Massive garage fire erupts near Ritter Drive in St. Louis, St. Louis MO
Fire & ArsonA large fire engulfed a residential garage near Ritter Drive, which forced multiple fire units to respond and conduct an interior attack amid power line obstructions.
Audio|Source: St. Louis County Fire and EMS - North
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Transcript:
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First alarm.
00:01
Residential structure fire.
00:03
In Westoverland, near Winter Drive.
00:08
Cross Street is Waycroft Drive.
00:10
Multiple units respond.
00:15
Several command units en route.
00:18
Additional support requested.
00:19
Teams coordinating attack operations.
00:23
Respond on AirTAC 14.
00:26
Confirmed residential structure fire in Westoverland.
00:29
Location: near Ritter Drive.
00:33
Cross Street is Waycroft Drive.
00:36
Multiple engine and ladder companies responding.
00:38
Several units preparing for water supply and interior attack.
00:46
Additional companies on route.
00:51
Respond on FireTAC 14.
01:01
Unit 612 driver available.
01:05
Go ahead.
01:09
Obstructions due to power lines limit ladder placement; requesting assistance to maneuver lines.
01:33
Suggest raising line high for effective hose stream.
01:43
Trees prevent direct hose placement.
01:48
Plan to position hose overhead for maximum reach.
01:59
Unit 612 Berkeley searching for hydrant.
02:06
Hydrant location confirmed clear.
02:12
Central County unit on scene.
02:16
Garage attached to residence is fully involved.
02:19
Preparing pre-connect hose lines.
02:21
Command established on side A and 3C.
02:27
Garage fully involved on side 8; Central County units responding.
02:41
Clarifying unit identification numbers.
02:44
02:47
Unit reporting hydrant hit at Ritter and Niblick.
02:49
Next pumper to secure water supply from hydrant.
02:55
Hydrant access at Ritter and Niblick confirmed.
02:59
03:03
Central County reports inability to complete 360-degree assessment.
03:09
Commencing attack from accessible side.
03:13
Attack underway from front side due to access limitations.
03:21
Unit status updates ongoing.
03:26
Hydrant supply confirmed effective.
03:33
Acknowledged.
03:41
Go ahead.
03:47
Ladder fully extended.
03:49
Adjust positioning slightly to the right.
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Bring ladder nose off center slightly to the right.
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Affirmative.
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Continue adjustment.
04:08
Try there, Rio.
04:12
Water supply at 500 gallons; no nearby hydrant available.
04:16
Affirmative, clear.
04:20
Will prepare for water shuttle operations if necessary.
04:30
Clear.
04:32
Requesting additional hydrant access resources.
04:35
Searching for hydrant connections.
04:44
Unit 3802 reporting to 5214.
04:54
Unit 5214 on scene.
04:56
One hose line deployed.
04:58
360-degree assessment incomplete due to access issues.
05:01
Firefighters conducting interior attack; water supply teams active.
05:07
If clear,
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I'll assume command from outside.
05:11
If clear,
05:13
Need teams to check wind sides for fire spread.
05:16
Strong knockdown of grass fire achieved.
05:22
Clear.
05:27
Water deployment continuing.
05:32
Unit 30 status update.
05:35
Command positioned on alpha side.
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Location mentioned:
Ritter Dr, St. Louis, MO 63114
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