Smoke fills kitchen after alarm at apartment building, Bethlehem PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a caller reported smoke in an apartment near Vernon Ave after a smoke alarm went off. The caller said something was burning in the kitchen but there were no active flames. The incident was upgraded to a high occupancy fire for response.
Audio|Heard on: Northampton PA Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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That was actually upgraded to a high occupancy fire.
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Near Vernon Ave, apartment 207.
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Caller is reporting the smoke alarm was going off.
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(Name withheld) has something burning in the kitchen.
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(Name withheld) said they set plastic out on something.
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(Name withheld) said there were no active flames, but the apartment is filled with smoke at this time.
Disclaimer:
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:
Vernon St, Bethlehem, PA 18015
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