Burnt food triggers fire response near Lilac Ln, Kalamazoo MI
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported structure fire near Lilac Lane in Kalamazoo. Initial reports mentioned smoke coming from a multi-unit residential building. Crews investigated and found the situation was caused by burnt food in one of the apartments. No active fire or injuries were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Kalamazoo MI Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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01:46
Transcript:
00:00
Eight tones on a structure fire for Engine Two.
00:07
Near Lilac Lane.
00:12
In addition to Engine Seven, Truck Four, and Ladder Six,
00:16
Caller in the building is now saying there is smoke coming from the building.
00:22
Unsure which apartment it's in right now, trying to get more details from a caller.
00:29
Eyes on your end route, dispatch clear two fifty-seven.
00:37
Squad Six City.
00:40
Squad Six.
00:42
Please pull 26.
00:43
Notes indicate it looks like burnt food.
00:45
Is that correct?
00:48
Caller at apartment (number withheld) now.
00:50
It looks like she said she was burning some food.
00:53
There was another caller who called in before that.
00:56
Said they smelled something funny, couldn't tell if it was food or something else though.
01:02
Okay,
01:03
We're 26 heading out.
01:05
For a multi-unit residential structure, with that information just strike date, we'll just hold the squad.
01:09
We'll do a quick investigation.
01:12
Okay, copy that.
01:13
All responding units to near Lilac Lane.
01:16
This is your strike off again.
01:17
This is your strike off at 258 holding Squad 6.
01:22
Engine 2 is clear back in.
01:26
And I finished size up.
01:27
There was nothing showing on the exterior.
01:29
Hydrant was right at the entrance.
01:31
Looks like there's a crew going inside just to confirm it was burnt food.
01:36
Copy. Things healthy?
01:39
Didn't settle at the hydrant.
01:41
Standing by, you can throw.
01:45
No, they just have it. Thanks.
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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:
Lilac Ln, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
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