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Fire crews investigate smoke at Port Clinton homePort Clinton OH

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N Falling Waters Blvd, Port Clinton, OH 43452

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and EMS were dispatched to a residence near North Falling Waters Boulevard in Port Clinton after reports of an electrical problem and odor of smoke. The homeowner reported flickering lights and a burning smell. Responders noted a strong odor of smoke inside the house, and the situation was investigated.

Audio|Heard on: Ottawa County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
03:19
Transcript:
00:00
Attention Catawba Fire, Portland EMS.
00:03
You're requested to a residence near North Falling Waters Boulevard.
00:07
Residence near North Falling Waters Boulevard for the smell of burning electrical in the house.
00:14
Attention Catawba Fire and Portland EMS.
00:16
Requested to a residence near North Falling Waters Boulevard for a possible smell of burning electrical.
00:24
Time 1636.
00:34
Eight's been toned at a residence near North Falling Waters Boulevard.
00:39
The homeowner is advising that her lights flickered and dimmed.
00:45
Now it smells like there might be something possibly burning the electrical system.
00:52
Six thousand 220.
01:01
Go ahead.
01:03
Had a 911 hang up, near West Cold Road.
01:11
Sounded like there was some noise playing.
01:16
I did attempt to call back.
01:18
Sounds like the caller answered and then hung up as soon as I announced who I was.
01:25
Okay.
01:30
Ottawa County and Catawba Fire.
01:35
Catawba, go ahead.
01:41
The call.
01:44
Clear 1639.
01:50
6220.
01:54
You can make contact with the father.
01:59
Clear, I'll be there.
02:04
Fire Ottawa County on fire dispatch.
02:11
Nine thirty-seven.
02:15
Just for your information,
02:17
Caller stated that the power had flickered in the residence and she heard something pop.
02:23
Now she can smell something burning.
02:25
She doesn't see anything.
02:32
County acknowledgment on that.
02:34
Thank you.
02:37
51.
02:44
There is a pretty heavy odor of smoke in the house.
02:53
That's what I'll advise 20.
02:58
Fire Ottawa County on your channel.
03:05
This is not with fire.
03:08
We have a top officer on scene.
03:10
He's advising there is a pretty heavy odor of smoke in the house.
03:17
Pretty heavy odor of smoke, thank you.

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Location mentioned:
N Falling Waters Blvd, Port Clinton, OH 43452

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