Fire burns foam insulation near steam line in Cambridge, Cambridge MA
Fire & ArsonFire crews responded to a burning foam insulation near a steam line at a construction site near Main St in Cambridge. Rescue units have been deployed and the construction crew is actively supporting the operation. There is no evidence of criminal activity.
Audio|Source: Cambridge Fire
03:45
Transcript:
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We're unable to get full access to this area from ground level.
00:05
We have to upgrade this.
00:06
Can you get the rescue back in service in front of you?
00:10
We have crews on scene with shoring.
00:14
They're going to...
00:15
They have, but we're going to need the rescue.
00:20
Received, we'll get rescue started that way.
00:27
C7, all rescue members on the roof.
00:29
Come on down, you're going to take that call near Main St.
00:37
Security one call for him.
00:41
Follow our main train rescue one.
00:48
Yeah, Ms. responding near Main St. per Division 1.
00:53
Yeah, responding near Main St. per Division 1.
01:03
Received, do they need the hazmat vehicle at that location?
01:08
Well, I'm going to Region 1.
01:10
And I will confirm if they do.
01:14
Division 1. Division 1.
01:19
Okay, Chief, do you need a hazmat vehicle down there as well or adjust the rest of the company?
01:29
Just the rescue right now.
01:31
We don't, as of right now, all we deal with is a steam line,
01:36
some burning foam insulation around it.
01:39
We just can't get good eyes on it from the ground.
01:42
We hit it with a hose line, but right now, I think the foam's still burning.
01:47
We just don't know the extent of it.
01:56
I have filed armed to the rescue just yourself in your vehicle.
02:00
Benforce.
02:06
Rescue one in the main street command.
02:12
Answer.
02:16
Chief, first morning from train.
02:20
Receive, we're not sure if you got an update yet, but we have a construction crew working on a steam line here.
02:27
Some foam insulation was burning.
02:29
We hit it from the ground,
02:32
but we can't tell the extent of how far it goes down.
02:36
The construction company has some shoring here.
02:40
And by the time you get here, I'm sure they'll have something set up for you.
02:47
Please, Steve.
02:54
Rescue want to come in?
03:00
Answering. Is there a potential for a fine street's entry on this?
03:14
That's unknown at this time.
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It's ended up the shoring along the walls right now.
03:22
And I don't know how deep this drone is going to go.
03:26
But it looks like once we make it down into the hole,
03:32
it's probably only like four or five feet down.
03:35
We'll have clear access at that pipe.
03:40
Okay, we're on the phone.
03:41
I'll be there in about two minutes.
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Please save.
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Location mentioned:
Near Main St, Cambridge, MA 02139
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