Laundry room smoke caused by overloaded washer belt, Gary IN
Please note:
This is not an official report. The headline and summary are generated by automated AI systems from public-safety dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.
Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of smoke from a dryer on the first floor of an apartment building near East Sixth Avenue in Gary. Investigation determined the smoke was caused by an overloaded washer belt. No fire or further assistance was required.
Audio|Heard on: Lake IN Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
00:51
Transcript:
00:00
Units be advised, the caller said it was a dryer that's smoking in the laundry room on the first floor.
00:08
Engine 6, what's the address again?
00:12
It's going to be near East Sixth Avenue, apartment 107.
00:17
Caller advises it's a dryer smoking on the first floor.
00:21
9210's on scene.
00:23
Got a three-story brick, nothing showing, investigating.
00:29
Copy 9210, three-story brick nothing showing, investigating?
00:34
9604 from 9210.
00:38
Go ahead.
00:40
Yeah, you can disregard our incoming company.
00:43
So it looks like we had an overloaded washer belt turned a little bit, smoked up the laundry room.
00:50
That's all services needed here.
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:
E 6th Ave, Gary, IN 46403
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
Note:
Auto-generated from live dispatch audio, which may contain errors. Dispatch calls are not confirmed incidents. Always verify with official sources.
