Trash can steam mistaken for fire at Madison and 4th, Seattle WA


Fire crews responded to a report of a trash can fire at the corner of 4th Avenue and Madison Street in Seattle. Upon arrival, they found steam venting from a known vent enclosed in a wooden box, not an actual fire.
Audio|Source: Seattle Fire
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Transcript:
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Engine 5, fire response, 4 Avenue in Madison Street.
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Engine 5, 4 Avenue, Madison Street.
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In the northwest corner, we're to a trash can fire.
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This is Madge engine 5.
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This is a steam vent that has been enclosed by a wooden box.
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It's a known issue.
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If you want to advise it, it is steaming right now.
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No fire.
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Location mentioned:
Madison St & 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98164
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