Malfunctioning disposal causes smoke call, Herndon VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a report of smoke near Denmark Drive. The source was determined to be a malfunctioning in-sink disposal in a residential kitchen. The issue was contained, with no active fire or injuries reported.
Audio|Heard on: Fairfax VA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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02:6
Transcript:
00:00
Battalion 401 is en route on Fire 4 Delta from Company 25.
00:04
10-4, Battalion 401 en route for a still alarm near Denmark Drive.
00:09
Caller reports smoke coming out of her dishwasher.
00:12
She will be meeting you all outside.
00:13
1204.
00:15
This is report 12, direct.
00:19
This is 431's on the scene.
00:20
We have a split level, nothing showing.
00:24
Got to check them.
00:28
Lieutenant 41's directing an on-scene report.
00:30
Go ahead and take a lap.
00:31
I'll wait your situation.
00:39
Engine 431 is reporting nothing in the walk around.
00:47
We've got a malfunctioning in-sink disposal that's contained to the sink.
00:57
Battalion 401,
00:59
I'm good with handling with Engine 431 and the first truck.
01:07
Okay, I'm directing your situation.
01:10
Just hold on scene for a second, we're pulling up now.
01:14
I see no smoke, and we're looking at an electrical issue now.
01:26
Okay, I copy.
01:34
Engine 412 from 10-41, you can stay out on the main road.
01:40
Engine 412 is direct, I'm gonna plug.
01:46
10-41 for command.
01:49
Confirming glass in the in-sink disposal.
01:54
We're in the basement, current power.
01:56
Everything's good here.
02:01
Okay, I copy.
02:03
All right, Engine 412 and Tower 436, you all can go ready.
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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:
Denmark Dr, Herndon, VA 20171
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