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Smoke seen near detached garage on Webster StLewiston ME

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Webster St, Lewiston, ME 04240

According to the dispatch call, smoke was seen near a detached garage behind a residence near Webster Street. The occupant, who has dementia, had started a wood stove. Fire responders checked the area and found no hazards.

Audio|Heard on: Auburn and Lewiston Fire and EMS
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03:0
Transcript:
00:00
It's going to be near Webster Street.
00:04
Caller's husband has dementia.
00:06
He was at the detached garage, the big garage just behind the house in the back.
00:09
It is not attached to a structure.
00:11
He did start the wood stove.
00:13
She asked him to come back in because they shouldn't be burning anything.
00:17
She just wants to make sure it is in control.
00:20
The only thing she could see at this time was smoke.
00:24
Cross streets Farwell and Woodlawn.
00:38
In 0415 from calm, the male party's name that's there that starts the wood stove is (name withheld).
01:02
Don't see nothing here.
01:03
Nothing here.
01:04
Nothing here to be seen.
01:05
As little engine three on scene,
01:08
thirty-one has come in.
01:11
This is hydrant.
01:16
County, so it's fast tank four clear the scene return.
01:23
Copy you.
01:30
A1 file.
01:33
A1 go.
01:38
A1, a car went on scene.
01:39
It appears he's awake now.
01:42
I copy. A1 car went on scene and subject is awake now.
01:51
Engine 4 is on scene.
01:54
Engine 4 on scene.
02:01
Car 1, sorry.
02:07
All right.
02:10
We're all set with the resources on scene.
02:12
Thank you.
02:15
Okay, break.
02:16
All right, follow them.
02:17
They're returning.
02:19
That'll be great.
02:27
There doesn't appear to be any hazards around the wood stove right now.
02:30
We're going to check it one more and see if she wants us to extinguish before.
02:33
But Engine Three should really handle.
02:39
Command copies.
02:43
Call center from 415.
02:46
Four hundred and 15, go ahead.
02:52
Clear all units except for engine three.
02:54
Command is being transferred to P 31.
02:57
All units clear, including Lewis and engine three.

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Webster St, Lewiston, ME 04240

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