Electrical odor reported at home near Trotter Road, Columbia MD
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, responders investigated a burning smell and popping noise from a furnace at a home near Trotter Road. Firefighters found a faulty electrical outlet on the second floor but no fire was present.
Audio|Heard on: Howard MD Fire-Tac Group Calls
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02:40
Transcript:
00:00
I would be telling to all units that Mark is responding with the exception of Tanker Five.
00:05
He is responding to near Trotter Road, Trotter Crossing Lane.
00:10
Caller said he heard a pop from his furnace and then smelled a burning smell.
00:15
No smoke or fire seen for 30.
00:19
This is five one to Howard.
00:21
Engine five one.
00:22
Five one on scene,
00:24
large two-story single family.
00:27
Nothing evident has been evacuated.
00:29
Five one,
00:31
captain with command for 35.
00:34
Command all units.
00:37
Got three stories on the Charlie side.
00:40
For the walkout slider to the ground floor.
00:45
The basement has been finished.
00:47
Appears to be clear.
00:49
Also have a deck to the 1st floor,
00:53
move around access.
00:55
We're in the offensive strategy,
00:58
stretching into the alpha side.
01:00
I got nothing showing.
01:02
Engine 51 Charlie firefighter entering the attic.
01:10
Come in all units.
01:14
Got two personnel entering the alpha side for the investigation.
01:22
The exception of truck seven, who can take the flag line and position on the delta side.
01:30
Everyone level one stage.
01:33
Seven ones arrived, 2nd engine positioned behind fifty-one.
01:39
Engine 101, 3rd engine.
01:44
Trucks that were on scene just arrived here.
01:47
Command all units, homeowner's reporting electrical smell on the bedroom.
01:52
Division two.
01:55
Nothing evident on the inside.
02:00
Command, Hunter.
02:02
Man.
02:05
Investigating a faulty outlet on the 2nd floor.
02:10
I'm comfortable holding it with myself and Truck 7.
02:13
I'll place the remainder in service.
02:16
And I'll hold ten on Bravo one.
02:19
Battalion two.
02:21
Battalion two, striking gold is requested in service.
02:25
Okay.
02:27
Break been gonna hold with.
02:29
I want truck seven all and going services ready on alpha one.
02:35
Bravo one will still be monitored with the operations for 44th.
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Location mentioned:
Trotter Rd, Columbia, MD
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