Sparking wires cause fire and displacement in Bridgeport, Bridgeport CT
Fire & ArsonFirefighters responded to sparking wires causing an electrical fire near Iranistan Avenue and Waldemere Avenue in Bridgeport. The fire was extinguished after applying three lines and checking for hotspots. Some residents were displaced due to the incident and assistance from the Red Cross was requested.
Audio|Source: Bridgeport Fire
03:59
Transcript:
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Still alarm[1] engine four. Still alarm engine four. Engine four respond for an electrical issue. We have a wire sparking located at near Iranistan Avenue and Waldemere Avenue, map number 80. Engine 4 respond for electrical issue, wire sparking located at near Iranistan Avenue, Waldmere Avenue, map number 80.
00:24
Again, Command of Brisbane, Bridgeport.
00:26
Command.
00:30
At this time, three lines stretch and an operation, focalfire has been knocked down, companies are opening up and checking for hotspots.
00:38
We can put in the recall, hold all companies on scene.
00:45
Receive three lines in operation, focal fire has been knocked down.
00:52
Checking for hotspots, putting in the recall, hold no company.
00:58
Lincoln, Command of Britsport, do you have an EPA for Code 7?
01:03
Commandant, a 3rd,
01:07
Charlie Shector at 3rd 4. Okay, I'm done.
01:21
We'll also have displaced victims at this location as well.
01:28
Here, Charlie, Delta, corner from the inside. It's clear enough.
01:33
Standby, recall the alarm of fire, (number withheld) Lincoln Ave. Standby, recall the alarm of fire, (number withheld) Lincoln Avenue.
01:40
Holding all companies for this location.
02:00
Lincoln off command.
02:03
And on, go ahead, Bridgeport.
02:04
When you have a moment, can you call in a cab for the displacement for Red Cross?
02:11
Bill to be determined, I will follow up.
02:16
Receive.
02:19
SME to Bridgeport.
02:23
FM8 to Bridgeport.
02:25
FM8.
02:27
Yeah, what's the other address on Lincoln? I have Rick Cross with me, they're going to contact their people.
02:33
(number withheld) Lincoln Ave, between Main Street and Madison Terrace.
02:39
Good engine three.
02:45
Take your way to the rear up the backsteers, we send you one on the way.
02:55
All right.
03:04
Thank you, 15.
03:05
Come in.
03:10
Ending 15, 24, Station 12.
03:15
All right. Staff, Reverend, 5,000 reps the book, and I'll start opening up.
03:26
One a to command, I have mentioned 12 ready that address the pressure with folks together.
03:37
One aid to all companies operating on Lincoln Avenue.
03:41
When you come out for rehab, there's water at the command post.
03:49
Firstport.
03:52
This is for a ladder too. We're entering your city.
03:57
Receive Fairfield entering our city.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Still alarm: Initial fire department response involving a single or limited unit, not a full alarm assignment.
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Location mentioned:
Waldemere Ave & Iranistan Ave, Bridgeport, CT 06604
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