Fire crews respond to false alarm on Wheeler Ave, Louisville KY
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a call about a possible structure fire near Wheeler Avenue in Louisville. Upon arrival, they found no active fire, determining the issue was a malfunctioning water heater. No injuries or further damage were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Jefferson KY Fire-Talk Group Calls
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02:6
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 5 in service at 716. Engine 10, Engine 12, Engine 18, Truck 8, and Battalion 3 responding to report of a structure fire near Wheeler Avenue.
00:22
Water levels are high, evacuating at 17.
00:28
Responding on medical call near Wheeler Drive and Bernan for a 20-year-old man short of air.
00:40
He cut his throat, eating at 17.
00:45
Engine unit on scene near Wheeler Avenue.
00:48
One-story woodframe structure, nothing showing.
00:52
Engine 10 on scene near Wheeler Avenue.
00:55
One-story structure, nothing showing, 719.
01:00
Engine 12 on scene, 619.
01:03
Second, 19.
01:07
Truck 8 to 103.
01:10
Battalion 3 on scene, 719.
01:13
Engine 18 in the rear.
01:16
Engine 18 and 19 in the rear, 720.
01:20
Engine 15 responding on a medical call near South Jackson Street and Cross Street.
01:27
Kentucky and East Street.
01:28
Catherine.
01:31
Responding on a call.
01:34
The patient is outside the location.
01:37
Male, approximately 66 years old, with chest pain at 720.
01:44
Engine 10, Battalion 3 report water heater issue.
01:47
Engine 10 and Truck 8 can handle.
01:50
Battalion 3 to radio: Engine 10 and Truck 8 handling water heater.
01:54
Place 103 and all other responding units back in service.
01:58
Engine 10 and Truck 8 will handle water heater at near Wheeler Avenue, others clear and back in service.
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Location mentioned:
Wheeler Ave, Louisville, KY 40215
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