Controlled gas flaring mistaken for structure fire, Grand Rapids MI
Fire & ArsonFire units responded to a report of a structure fire near Coit Avenue Northeast and Lafayette Avenue Northeast. Upon arrival, it was found that DTE Energy was performing controlled gas flaring, not an actual fire. All responding units were cleared from the scene.
Audio|Source: Kent County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Rescue 1 structure fire District 9 at Coit Avenue Northeast and Lafayette Avenue Northeast.
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Respond on Channel 2.
00:13
So I explain field engines, reason, service to the sister room.
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Copy, Plainfield Engine 3 is in service.
00:22
Be advised they're on Channel 2 at (number withheld).
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The Plainfield Engine 3 is in service.
00:34
The Tyent 6 is in the area checking.
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I'm not seeing anything right now.
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Dispatch, do you have a caller location?
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From engine 9.
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Go ahead and join.
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Just in front of you here on Oakwood, DTE is doing some flaring.
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Copy that.
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Dispatch from Battalion 6.
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This is DTE doing flaring.
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We're going to clear all units.
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TTIAN 6 clear.
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Message received per Battalion 6.
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This is DTE flaring.
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No structure fire.
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All machines can disregard.
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Location mentioned:
Coit Ave NE & Lafayette Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
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