Electrical fire and brush fire reported near Elderberry Way, Boca Raton FL
Fire & ArsonAn electrical fire caused sparks and smoke near Elderberry Way, leading to multiple brush fires affecting fences and homes. Firefighters are unable to act until the electrical grid is shut off due to live wires.
Audio|Source: Boca Raton Fire Rescue
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Transcript:
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Multiple callers in this area report smoke and sparks from electrical wires.
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They can hear it but don’t know where it’s coming from.
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Jeanette's arrival.
00:18
We have bystanders unseen at the location as well.
00:21
We do have smoke in the area. We’re investigating near Jenae O.B.
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Hickory command.
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20.
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Jane Bravo from Alpha.
00:49
Dispatch a second suppression unit just in case.
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We’re having multiple electrical fires but cannot act because the lines are energized.
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You might want to respond to this call.
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Battalion 1 from the engine.
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Go ahead.
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You might want to respond to this call.
01:15
On my way, dispatch every time when they’re calling.
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14.22.
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Engine 2 on fire main.
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It’s engine 2.
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Can’t respond to the wire call with Engine 8 at 880, Hickers Harris.
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Just two copy.
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1424
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24
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Engine 8 from Fire Dispatch
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And Jeanette, go ahead
01:54
There have been additional calls on Elderberry near Hickory. A caller reports a brush fire in a backyard near (number withheld).
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I understand.
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It’s affecting multiple houses.
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It’s on the fence and tracking through multiple fences. We can’t do anything until the power grid is shut down.
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Location mentioned:
Elderberry Way, Boca Raton, FL 33486
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