Possible electrical fire sparks at portage street business, Kalamazoo MI
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, there was a report of sparks coming from an electrical outlet near Portage Street between Washington and Stockbridge, possibly from a neighboring business. Fire units were notified but some were unavailable due to maintenance.
Audio|Heard on: Kalamazoo MI Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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01:27
Transcript:
00:00
We have possible structure fire for Engine Two, Squad Six, Engine Seven, Truck Six.
00:05
Engine Two, Squad six, Engine seven, Truck six.
00:09
Near Portage Street between Washington and Stockbridge.
00:16
All right, everybody.
00:17
There's been sparks coming out of an outlet.
00:21
Sounds like it's been happening for the last couple of days.
00:26
Time out is 1256.
00:30
Okay.
00:34
Yeah, we're not able to respond to that due to some maintenance going on at truck six right now.
00:38
I'll let you know when we're back in service.
00:41
Copy.
00:44
With Engine 6 or Truck 6 out of service, there's no need to tone.
00:47
Truck four will advise if we're going to need them for a route.
00:51
Okay, thank you.
00:59
Copy. 20 to Lincoln 6.
01:06
20 fire.
01:09
Go ahead.
01:11
L620, I'm trying to get a hold of you.
01:12
You can go ahead.
01:16
Just letting you know, it's just the one outlet that's warm.
01:18
She thinks it's coming from the business next door.
01:21
It appears to be locked out.
01:22
I'm going to strike and hold squad six.
01:25
Okay, we're 26 on the back side now.
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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:
Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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