Smoke incident near North Dupont Highway, Dover DE
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible smoke condition near North Dupont Highway in Dover. The smoke was reportedly caused by a broken washer or dryer belt that triggered building alarms. A ladder truck was dispatched for ventilation, and no further hazards were noted.
Audio|Heard on: Kent DE Fire-Talk Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
00:51
Transcript:
00:00
Hey, I just had a call from somebody near North Dupont Highway advising a belt on a washer or dryer broke off and caused some smoke setting off the alarms.
00:11
They said that's the only condition, nothing else.
00:14
So I didn't know if one of you was going to be available to stop over there or I have her (number withheld) if you want to contact her.
00:22
Yeah, we'll send a ladder truck there for ventilation.
00:25
And I'll make a response over there as well.
00:30
Copy all call centers that don't have that call on there.
00:35
Which building was it?
00:38
She just advised near North Dupont Highway.
00:42
Let me call her back and see if I can get a more precise location.
00:46
Okay,
00:48
and we could start ladder one that way.
00:49
They're not there.
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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:
N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901
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