Structure fire near school prompts evacuation in Gastonia, Gastonia NC
Fire & ArsonFirefighters responded to a structure fire near a school at Madison Street and Carolina Avenue in Gastonia. The school was evacuated and the area secured as fire crews worked to control the fire. Madison Street was shut down in front of the school to ensure safety.
Audio|Source: Gastonia Fire
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Transcript:
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Engine 5 from ladder 1.
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Right on the ladder 1.
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That house on the corner directly across from where it's getting is unoccupied.
00:15
So far it looks like a hot zone goes to this sign in front of the school, so probably...
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250 feet from where it's getting.
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And we're going to do a primary school and monitor that.
00:35
My closest house in front of school is probably going to be well over 500 feet away besides the one and two houses that we spoke to up here in front.
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Italian Fire Center,
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advised PD to shut down Madison Street in front of school.
00:59
I think they should be able to secure that.
01:02
It will be good for now.
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Battalion 1 from Call 1.
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Ambridge is calling you direct.
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Copy.
01:22
Battalion 1 from Ladder 1, the school's been evacuated.
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We've got someone from maintenance coming around.
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He's gonna meet you on Carolina Avenue.
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Lider One from Rescue One.
01:40
Go ahead.
01:43
We're on the scene in West of you in Carolina.
01:45
You need us up there with you.
01:51
We're clearing the school right now.
01:55
I think we're good. You're going to go direct with Engine 5 and see what they need.
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Location mentioned:
Madison St & Carolina Ave, Gastonia, NC 28052
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