Electrical outlet smokes and melts in residence, Springfield MO


A residential electrical outlet near East Edgewood Street began smoking and melting, causing evacuation and a fire department response.
Audio|Source: Springfield, Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Marshfield and Greene County Fire
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Transcript:
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Bustfire, Battalion Chief 1[3], Engine 6[4], Engine 7[5], Engine 10[6], Ladder 9[7], Rescue 1[8], and Tower 11[1], near East Edgewood Street.
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Outlet is smoking and melting, is turning black.
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Parties are evacuating, Opt 5.
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Showing all Springfield units en route to the Housefire[2], near East Edgewood Street, Opps 5.
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7's arrived near East Edgewood, got a single-story, wood frame, residential structure.
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We've got nothing showing.
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We'll be out investigating Engine 7[5] will have Edgewood command.
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Engine 6[4] for the ride.
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Copy Engine 6[4].
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I'm going to make you my investigation group.
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Engine 6[4], clear investigation.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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Tower 11: Aerial Tower Truck
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Housefire: Structure Fire
[3]
Battalion Chief 1: Fire Command
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Engine 6: Fire Engine Unit
[5]
Engine 7: Fire Engine Unit
[6]
Engine 10: Fire Engine Unit
[7]
Ladder 9: Aerial Ladder Truck
[8]
Rescue 1: Rescue Unit
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Location mentioned:
Near E Edgewood St, Springfield, MO 65807
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