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Structure fire on Pontiac Trail in Commerce TownshipOakland County MI

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N Pontiac Trail, Commerce Township, MI 48390

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a structure fire on Pontiac Trail in Commerce Township. Smoke was observed coming from the east side of a single-story home. Command was established and a box alarm was requested. Firefighters initiated a transitional attack while utility companies were contacted for power and gas shutoffs.

Audio|Heard on: Oakland MI Fire-Talk Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Commerce fire for a structure fire.
00:03
Pontiac Trail, Commerce Township.
00:06
Smoke seen by passersby.
00:09
Excessive smoke coming from the east side of the house.
00:14
Come here out of the further.
00:16
Tom here.
00:20
Commerce Township, on Pontiac Trail.
00:22
The subject is outside.
00:26
The owner is not reachable and it's unclear if anyone is inside the home.
00:34
Vehicle usually parked in the garage.
00:38
Terms dispatch.
00:39
Engine 2 on scene, reporting a small single-story structure.
00:45
Central structure.
00:46
Smoke showing from the east side.
00:50
Stretching line for transitional fire attack.
00:53
Command established as Pontiac Trail Command.
00:58
Dispatch upgrading to a box alarm.
01:03
Units en route.
01:07
Reporting one-story single-family residence.
01:12
Fire from the east side of the structure.
01:15
Engine 2 performing transitional attack.
01:30
On scene confirmation.
01:34
Dispatch, 360 complete.
01:37
Fire visible on the east side of the house.
01:40
Contacting DTE for power shutoff.
01:44
Also contacting Consumers Energy for gas shutoff.
01:48
Continue operations.
01:50
Preparing for entry.
01:53
Proceeded 8 with 360 complete.
01:55
Working fire confirmed on the east side of the structure.
01:58
Engine 2 entering for primary fire attack.
02:01
Utility companies requested for remote shutoffs.
02:08
Engine 3 to establish water on arrival.

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N Pontiac Trail, Commerce Township, MI 48390
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