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Smoke check at Bethesda apartment complex, Bethesda MD

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audio iconFire & Arson
Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of smoke in a hallway at a multi-story apartment complex near Democracy Blvd in Bethesda. Units located burnt food in one unit with no fire spread or injuries. The scene was ventilated, and traffic control was requested for the surrounding area.

Audio|Heard on: Montgomery MD Fire-Tac Group Calls
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02:23
Transcript:
00:00
We got a 726 going off the floor.
00:04
Yeah, we're on alpha four.
00:07
Okay, reports of smoke in the hallway, first floor.
00:14
Okay, pass along to paramedic 710 that we're laying out from the entrance of the driveway, this side alpha.
00:24
Everybody's okay?
00:47
Paramedic engine 726 is on scene.
00:49
Four-story apartment building.
00:53
Can I sign side alpha? The building being evacuated.
01:19
We will take a plug near Democracy Blvd across the street.
01:25
Montgomery is going to be a heavily trafficked area.
01:27
Dispatch county police for traffic control.
01:47
Found burnt food in apartment B126.
01:54
No extension, no injuries, and we’re with the occupants.
02:05
A little minor ventilation.
02:15
Command, recommend holding two and two for minor ventilation.
02:20
No extension, no injuries.

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Location mentioned:
Democracy Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817

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