Cooking fumes trigger false alarm near Battery Ln, Bethesda MD
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to an apartment building near Battery Ln in Bethesda after a report of smoke entering one unit. Firefighters investigated multiple apartments and found no smoke or fire. The odor was determined to be from normal cooking activities in another unit. No injuries occurred, and all units cleared the scene once it was confirmed to be a false alarm related to cooking fumes.
Audio|Heard on: Montgomery MD Fire-Tac Group Calls
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04:48
Transcript:
00:00
Montgomery Paramedic Engine 720, Battalion 702, and units responding near Battery Ln.
00:06
Single caller reports smoke coming into the cabinets in apartment 21.
00:13
They believe it's coming from another apartment.
00:18
Newford.
00:19
All right, Battalion 7 is on the scene.
00:22
I'll position myself across the street and get access.
00:26
The team attack 7 proceeding near Battery Ln; locating hydrant and staging positions.
00:44
Montgomery units are on the scene. Battalion 7 will establish stationary command across Battery Ln.
00:55
Montgomery Rescue Squad 741 Bravo is on the scene.
00:59
Rescue Squad on scene, command established across the street.
01:06
Command received a report involving apartments 1 and 21.
01:14
Single caller confirmed.
01:17
Caller in 21 believes the issue is coming from apartment 1.
01:23
Three-story apartment building, nothing evident from side Alpha.
01:56
No fire, no smoke.
02:01
Nothing found.
02:05
Nobody's injured.
02:12
Searching for the source of smoke.
02:26
Apartment identified as number 1.
03:13
Units checked apartments 1 and 21.
03:19
Normal cooking operations in apartment 1.
03:22
Occupant of apartment 21 upset and contacted management, who then called 911.
03:31
No smoke, no extension.
03:43
Command notes this may be a neighbor dispute over cooking activities.
03:51
Cooking smell confirmed.
04:02
Engine 750 confirms no smoke in the rear alley.
04:09
Command reports cooking on a stove causing smell in upper apartments.
04:17
No fire, no smoke, no further action needed.
04:33
Incident considered good intent.
04:40
Units cleared after false alarm linked to neighbor complaint.
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:
Battery Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814
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