Residential fire call near Austin Ave clarified as bonfire, Evansville IN
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported residential fire near Austin Avenue in Evansville. Multiple units were dispatched, but the situation was later clarified as a bonfire behind the home. Nearby, a separate call from the Kohler Family Learning Center reported a man breaking a window, though the incident occurred the previous day.
Audio|Heard on: Evansville Police and Fire Dispatch
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02:12
Transcript:
00:00
Ladder One, Rescue One, Battalion Three, Safety One.
00:04
Residential structure fire.
00:06
Near Austin Avenue for one Engine Seven, Engine Five, Engine Three, Ladder One, Rescue One, Battalion Three, Safety One.
00:18
So it's here in Western 400 south.
00:24
The Kohler Family Learning Center for a child on the phone saying a man broke the window to the school.
00:30
Claiming it occurred yesterday.
00:33
Claims that they saw the man went inside but then left.
00:37
Saying it's near the recess area inside the playground.
00:42
Also advised that he lives behind it but didn't know his own address.
00:54
Engine three, en route.
01:01
The back of the house was on fire.
01:02
They were trying to put it out with a hose.
01:27
Just responding to Austin, a caller said there was a bonfire that spread at the back of the house.
01:33
They are seeing smoke from the roof, no flames.
02:05
Engine seven can handle, it's just a bonfire.
02:08
All other units can return to stations.
02:10
Dispatch, you can release fire ground and return to business.
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:
Austin Ave, Evansville, IN 47712
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