Firefighters respond to possible chimney fire in Avon, Avon CT
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a possible chimney fire near Waterville Road in Avon. Smoke was seen coming from a home's chimney, and individuals were on the roof using an extinguisher. Crews used thermal imaging to check for heat and took precautions for a low-hanging wire in the yard. The incident appeared to be contained without major damage reported.
Audio|Heard on: Avon Fire Department
Listen to dispatch call
03:39
Transcript:
00:00
Report of smoke from a chimney, possible chimney fire.
00:02
Near Waterville Rd.
00:13
Base to Avon Fire,
00:15
Report of smoke coming from a chimney.
00:18
Near Waterville Rd, possible chimney fire.
00:22
Passerby states a large amount of smoke came from the chimney and got a little bit less as they passed by.
00:29
Again, near Waterville Rd for the possible chimney fire.
00:34
Report of smoke coming from the chimney.
00:43
Base car one's responding.
00:47
Thirteen fifty-four.
00:56
Eighteen one three responding.
01:02
Air response.
01:10
Avon four responding.
01:17
Thirteen, dispatch back.
01:25
Car five, respond.
01:30
Thirteen fifty-six.
01:34
Base car one's on scene.
01:35
There are people on the roof using an extinguisher in the top of a chimney.
01:40
One will be command.
01:48
Seven responding, one care, two support.
01:53
Team 59, I'm three, that's key.
02:05
Just watching, (name withheld).
02:14
Seven pull up behind car one's vehicle.
02:19
We'll need the thermal camera in here.
02:23
Probably have to empty the fire box out.
02:27
It's still going off in the stove burning in the chimney.
02:38
A crew is responding to the water hall.
02:44
Fourteen on.
02:52
Seven, when you get here, just send your crew inside.
03:07
We're going to need a dry 10-7[1] here.
03:15
Copy. Seven, bring a dry 10-9[2] also.
03:20
Copy that.
03:30
Three to responding units, use caution in the front yard for a low hanging wire.
03:35
Leave it to be communications.
03:37
Just keep an eye on it.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-7: Out of service
[2]
10-9: Repeat (please repeat your last transmission)
Disclaimer:
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:
Waterville Rd, Avon, CT 06001
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