Structure fire with smoke in Toledo residential building, Toledo OH
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a structure fire occurred near Leonard Street between Prentice Avenue and Federal Street in Toledo. Firefighters responded to light white smoke coming from the basement of a vacant one and a half story wood frame house. The building's foundation was noted to be caved in. Crews performed search and ventilation operations and found no persons inside. Fire was confirmed in the basement. The structure was cleared and the fire was brought under control. Several needles were found on the floor inside the building during the search. Firefighters requested additional engines and a gas meter for safety.
Audio|Heard on: Lucas County Fire/EMS
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07:27
Transcript:
00:08
Structure fire near Leonard Street between Prentice Avenue and Federal Street.
01:04
Caller states white smoke coming out of a vacant house and does not believe anybody is inside.
01:09
Also noted that it looks like the foundation is caved in.
01:16
Hydrants are at Leonard and Federal and Leonard and Prentice.
02:15
We have light, white smoke coming out of the basement.
02:20
It is a one and a half story building.
02:46
This is a one and a half story wood frame structure with a basement.
03:54
We have fire in the basement.
03:57
We are going to be in the basement and Division 1.
04:44
The building has been cleared.
05:14
Command of search, front door side alpha, Division 1 door open.
06:02
Division 2 is all clear.
06:12
Command reports the structure is all clear and there are many needles on the floor.
06:26
Can you send me another engine?
06:31
Engine 3, drive around the block.
06:40
I will need an engine with a gas meter.
07:23
We've got the fire under control.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Leonard St, Toledo, OH 43605
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