Investigation of burning plastic odor in residential area, Grand Rapids MI


Fire department responding to a report of a strong burning plastic smell inside a residential building on Crescent Street Northeast. Occupants are outside, no fire visible from outside. Incident is under investigation.
Audio|Source: Kent County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Letter 1, Italian 6, and engine 11, odor investigation inside.
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District 11.6, Crescent Street Northeast.
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Respond on Channel 2.
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Engine 4, Med 1, District 4, near Evergreen Street Southeast.
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Respond on Channel 1.
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Engine 5, Med 2, District 5, near Center Avenue Northeast.
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Unit 1, respond on Channel 1.
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Engine seen two-story wood frame people outside nothing showing in until left be command investigating.
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Seen two-story wood frame residential nothing shown will be command investigating.
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Lighter one on steam.
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Smash. Granville Engine 51 is clear.
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Granville Engine 51 clear, 248.
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Italian 617 is in command.
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Engine 11 investigating. And from investigation.
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Go ahead. Strong smell, smells more like burning plastic.
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We're investigating. Come back, Capice.
00:56
Yeah, assistance from later one at all.
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Yeah, you can send them in, check the upstairs.
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We're in the basement right now.
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Location mentioned:
Crescent St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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