Warehouse fire with explosions forces evacuation, Charlotte NC
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a fire with explosions erupted at a fabric warehouse near Westinghouse Boulevard in Charlotte. The building was fully evacuated, and firefighters are actively fighting the smoke-filled warehouse fire.
Audio|Heard on: Mecklenburg NC Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:58
Transcript:
00:00
On the company is in route.
00:04
On the company is in route near Westinghouse Boulevard.
00:07
This is a fabric company.
00:09
Callers saying that the entire warehouse is on fire.
00:14
Workers were attempting to put it out.
00:16
I'll license to evacuate.
00:17
They say we'll set up on shift.
00:19
All known if everyone is out.
00:22
We do have still creaking route as well.
00:23
Cross streets of Goodrich and Westinghouse Commons, 26 is still.
00:27
Looks like you have a private hydroceauce.
00:29
Upgraded the call based on the caller's notes from the caller.
00:34
Engine 26, call is reporting here explosions now.
00:39
Engine 26 is on screen.
00:40
We have a two-story warehouse.
00:44
The smoke's wrong from the roof.
00:47
Evacuation is in progress.
00:49
Engine 26 has command of investigating.
00:52
Happy, Andrew 20 with a two-store warehouse on the shoulder front of roof.
00:57
Alarm.
00:58
Get hold of the CMPD.
00:59
They need to move their cars.
01:01
Differtile 26.
01:04
Steel Creek 2 alarm.
01:06
We're responding.
01:09
T.4. Still creep truck 2.
01:10
All companies be advised.
01:15
We have a smoke-filled warehouse.
01:16
We have a smoke-filled warehouse.
01:20
Engine 38's on scene.
01:25
38, you are fire attack.
01:28
Get up with the rest of my guys.
01:31
Get some lines going.
01:35
38 copies, water pack.
01:36
Also, we'll be grabbing a hydrant.
01:39
Hydrants on the trolley side.
01:43
All companies,
01:45
machine fires,
01:47
100 feet inside the building.
01:50
All parties accounted for.
01:53
38, we got our own hydrant.
01:57
237 percent.
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:
Westinghouse Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273
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