Fire crews investigate possible structure fire in Kentwood, Kentwood MI
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units in Kentwood responded to a residential fire alarm that was upgraded to a possible structure fire near Swan Cove Southeast. Multiple callers reported smelling smoke in a three-story apartment building. Responding crews found fire alarms sounding but no visible flames or smoke upon arrival. The situation appeared contained and was under investigation at the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Kent County Fire and EMS
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01:56
Transcript:
00:00
For Kentwood Engine Fifty-One, Engine Fifty-Three with Car Three on a residential fire alarm near Swan Cove Southeast, cross of Catamaran Way.
00:14
Fire alarm sounding, no smoke or flames.
00:16
Building 16 smells like burnt food near (number withheld).
00:25
Dispatch, Kentwood car (number withheld) en route.
00:28
Kentwood car (number withheld) en route (number withheld).
00:35
(number withheld) clear of motorway.
00:47
Two three zero.
00:50
Okay, (number withheld) and fifty-three en route.
00:52
We do have another caller saying that they do smell smoke.
00:58
Dispatch, let's go ahead and upgrade the possible structure fire.
01:01
I got you.
01:06
Engine 52, medic 51, medic 53.
01:10
How about you from Grand Rapids Engine 12 on a structure fire?
01:14
Started as a fire alarm near Swan Cove Southeast, cross of Catamaran Way.
01:21
Have fire alarms sounding.
01:22
We do have people smelling smoke now near (number withheld).
01:32
Engine 12, structure fire.
01:35
District F1F3 box 4 near Swan Cove Southeast.
01:45
Three-story apartment building, nothing showing from side A or B (Bravo).
01:49
Kentwood Car 3, will command.
01:52
Hey, we're crossing Red C and three-story apartment building.
01:54
Nothing's showing from the A side, investigating near (number withheld).
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Location mentioned:
Swan Cove SE, Kentwood, MI 49512
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