Structure fire on Pontiac Trail in Commerce Township, Oakland County MI
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Fire & ArsonAs 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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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:
N Pontiac Trail, Commerce Township, MI 48390
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