Defensive firefighting at structure fire in Asheville, Asheville NC
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a house fire near South French Broad Avenue in Asheville. The fire involved a small single‑story structure with flames reported through the house. Crews operated in defensive mode, established water supply lines, and contained the fire primarily to the ground floor. The address was later confirmed as near 158 South French Broad Avenue.
Audio|Heard on: Asheville Fire
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07:19
Transcript:
00:00
Battalion 2, Battalion 1, Safety 9, Safety 10, FM10, Engine 2, Squad 1, Engine 13, Engine 1, Rescue 3, Engine 6, Quint 5, Tanker 12.
00:14
Near South French Broad Avenue.
00:17
Building fire.
01:03
All units responding to structure fire, be advised there are multiple calls reporting a house engulfed.
01:25
On scene with a small single-story house under defensive fire conditions.
01:32
Crew establishing water supplies and defensive fire attack.
01:39
Using defensive strategy.
01:43
Battalion One in command.
02:15
The nearest hydrant is by the school.
02:28
Engines responding near South French Broad Avenue. Working fire.
05:13
Fire appears contained to the ground floor.
07:15
Updated address near South French Broad Avenue.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
S French Broad Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
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