High-rise fire reported near West Belvedere Avenue, Baltimore MD


Radio traffic of firefighters and command at an active high-rise fire near West Belvedere Avenue in Baltimore. The recording notes smoke on the 10th floor, crews entering one side of the building, units securing front and rear positions, and crews connecting to a hydrant while command takes control.
Audio|Source: Baltimore City Fire
01:10
Transcript:
Command[1] reports units responding to a high-rise fire on West Belvedere Avenue. Battalion 5 and squads 40 and 46 are entering on the Charlie side. Crews report they have the front and rear secured and are hooking up to a hydrant. There is a report of smoke on the 10th floor. Command is assuming control of the scene.
Command[1] reports units responding to a high-rise fire on West Belvedere Avenue. Battalion 5 and squads 40 and 46 are entering on the Charlie side. Crews report they have the front and rear secured and are hooking up to a hydrant. There is a report of smoke on the 10th floor. Command is assuming control of the scene.
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Command: Incident command established
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Location mentioned:
Near W Belvedere Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215
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