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Fire crews continue response at Carroll TowersProvidence RI

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Smith St, Providence, RI 02908

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible ongoing incident or follow-up at Carroll Towers near Smith Street in Providence. Multiple engine units and a battalion chief were on scene, coordinating with dispatch for coverage near the Grand Shaft Smithfield area. The situation appears to be related to a prior fire response, with transport activity noted but no confirmed injuries reported.

Audio|Heard on: Providence RI Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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01:19
Transcript:
00:00
Fire on engine three.
00:03
Engine three.
00:05
Engine three, continue on to Carroll Towers.
00:07
They're going to run for engine two and highway.
00:10
Fire on engine two on one.
00:14
Two.
00:16
Engine two, can you respond to near Grand Shaft Smithfield area for that open burn?
00:24
All right, (number withheld).
00:26
Battalion Three responding on it too.
00:29
Right, Battalion Three.
00:32
Battalion Three is responding.
00:35
I'm (number withheld).
00:38
Right, transporting Rhode Island.
00:41
Roger, transporting Rhode Island, I'm (number withheld).
00:45
Just two to fire alarm will be coming in service.
00:48
Roger, just twelve unit out.
00:53
Engine 13's up.
00:56
Unit on the scene, (number withheld).
00:57
Final on engine two, I'll be in and out to respond to the box along with you near Smith Street.
01:03
She responded to two.
01:06
Roger.
01:07
Final on engine three.
01:10
Final on engine three.
01:16
It's on scene.
01:18
I'm at scene (number withheld).

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Location mentioned:
Smith St, Providence, RI 02908
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