Fire causes smoke and explosion at River of Life Ministries, Barberton OH
A fire at River of Life Ministries near 26th Street NW caused smoke and a loud explosion. Witnesses reported a strange smell but no visible flames at the time of the report. Fire responders were dispatched to the commercial structure to handle the situation.
Audio|Source: Southwest Summit County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Fire, commercial structure, I'll call.
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District 3, River of Life Ministries, near 26th St NW, between Oak Avenue and Liberty Avenue.
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Fire, commercial structure, I'll call.
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There, copy.
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Near 26th St NW.
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A viral I see, matter 1, engine 2, engine 2, engine 3.
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Copy.
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Submage, Summit County, from Burwood and Fire on Mac.
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Robert and Fire, go ahead.
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We need a Mac Channel, please.
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Robert and Fire, take Mac 2, Mac Channel 2.
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Mac 2, thank you.
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17.
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Engine 2 is en route.
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7,700. Callers said that they can see smoke from this location.
01:13
There was a loud explosion sound and then a strange smell.
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They do not see any flames at this time.
01:19
They were told by another person that it was on fire.
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Copy. No, I see the route.
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1800s. This viz engine threes in a row.
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In route at 1701.
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Tower 1 is in route at 1701.
01:46
Tower 1 is in route.
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Tower 1 in route at 1701.
01:57
29508.
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dispatch OAC.C.
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Go ahead.
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Do you want R-O-8 started?
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Yes, please.
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Copy.
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Mutual A Fire, Norton Fire, River of Life Ministries, near 26th St NW, between Oak Avenue and Liberty Avenue, Mutual A Fire.
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Location mentioned:
Near 26th St NW, Barberton, OH 44203
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