Truck fire near Gould Ave leads to evacuation, Clarksburg WV
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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a possible truck fire near Gould Avenue in the Northview area of Clarksburg. The fire reportedly began near a fireplace and appeared to spread underneath it, producing smoke and a burning odor. Residents were evacuating as fire crews arrived. No major damage was immediately visible, but firefighters stayed on scene to investigate further.
Audio|Heard on: Harrison WV Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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01:13
Transcript:
00:00
Near Gould Avenue, Northview, truck fire.
00:04
Company 24, engine 21, engine 221, engine 521.
00:10
Truck 21 and ladder 24, respond.
00:28
231, 241, 321, 21, 211 headquarters.
00:43
Repeat 5-0.
00:46
First morning 521, 21, 1141, 1141.
00:49
Affirmative.
00:51
The fire started in the fireplace and spread beneath the fireplace.
00:54
They could smell something burning and see smoke.
00:57
They believed it had spread into the chimney.
01:00
They were evacuating the residence.
01:03
Please see.
01:05
Engine 241 reports nothing apparent.
01:09
On scene, nothing apparent.
01:12
21, 1143.
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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:
Gould Ave, Clarksburg, WV 26301
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