Possible fire concern near Pine Knoll Dr, Kinston NC
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were sent near Pine Knoll Drive in Kinston after a caller reported a possible issue with a water heater. The caller stated they had smelled smoke several hours earlier and thought there might be fire damage, but no flames or smoke were visible at the time of the call. Emergency units responded to inspect the situation as a safety precaution.
Audio|Heard on: Lenoir County Fire and EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Attention North One R, North One R respond.
00:02
Near Pine Knoll Drive, reference to a service assignment.
00:08
Cross streets Dogwood Lane and English Wire Drive.
00:11
The caller is requesting somebody come check on her water heater.
00:15
(Name withheld) believes there's fire damage but there are no flames or smoke.
00:19
Responding on County Fire Ops One.
00:25
Holding on, we need to do the wrap.
00:31
There's no officer.
00:35
North on Orange and take communication.
00:40
Are you direct? I'm on traffic.
00:46
The caller is advising she smelled smoke three to four hours ago coming from her water heater.
00:53
They're calling back saying there's possible fire damage, but nothing is on fire and no smoke is visible.
00:58
She just wants us to know.
00:59
It's the fire department.
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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:
Pine Knoll Dr, Kinston, NC 28504
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