Firefighters battle large house fire on Platt Ave, Norwich CT
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a structure fire on Platt Avenue in Norwich, with reports of heavy flames involving multiple sides of the building. Units established hydrant connections and began fire suppression. All occupants were reported safely out of the building, and firefighters continued efforts to contain the blaze from both outside and inside the structure.
Audio|Heard on: New London CT Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:31
Transcript:
00:00
We're going to grab a hydrant rod and flag down at the bottom.
00:04
Flows better than the one that's two houses up, which is a red hydrant.
00:10
Received.
00:12
This is why it hasn't happened for so long.
00:16
Engine 2 is approaching Platt now.
00:19
Heavy fire showing from the Charlie side.
00:21
We'll advise.
00:23
Truck one, you should be able to get up the street.
00:31
So I'm going up the street.
00:35
Command from Squad X, starting safety right now.
00:40
Down the Bravo side, I'm worried about the light coming off the building on the Delta.
00:48
I want you to set up right back here once you're good.
00:54
Two steps to two drivers ready for water.
01:00
Okay, I'm sweating.
01:02
Go ahead, Squad X.
01:04
Chief, you got heavy fire Bravo Charlie Delta sides all three floors.
01:09
Recommend a 2nd.
01:13
Received.
01:15
Command from Squad X.
01:17
Occupants reporting everybody out of the house.
01:20
Squad X, as soon as you can knock down some of that heavy fire from the outside, go ahead.
01:27
Coming up from Squad X, structure is entering the 1st floor.
01:30
Hey, I'll open it back.
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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:
Platt Ave, Norwich, CT 06360
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