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Chimney fire at two-story residence in New BraunfelsNew Braunfels TX

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Near Glen Wood Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78132

Fire units responded to a chimney fire at a two-story home near Glen Wood Dr. and Hollow and Orbit Drives in New Braunfels. Smoke was seen coming from the chimney. Residents evacuated safely. Firefighters used a rural water supply since no nearby hydrants were available. An offensive attack was conducted including laddering the roof and spraying water inside. The incident was managed without personal or address details disclosed.

Audio|Source: Comal County Sheriff & Bulverde Police Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Battalion 51, Engine 55, Engine 56, Truck 51, Engine 52, respond to near Glen Wood Dr.
00:09
For a chimney fire, respond on 1.
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Battalion 51, Engine 55, Engine 56, Truck 51, Engine 52,
00:19
respond to near Glen Wood Dr.
00:22
For a chimney fire, respond on one, cross street of Hollow Drive and Orbit Drive.
00:32
Call for service.
00:39
Good.
00:41
Yes, sir. Can you be near Glen Wood Dr. for an assist for a chimney fire?
00:51
So, I do 56.
00:54
Go ahead.
00:57
Can you add us for the chimney fire goal?
01:00
Copy.
01:04
So, tender 51.
01:07
51.
01:11
Tender 51 en route chimney fire, going to go.
01:20
Medic 56 respond to near Glen Wood Dr.
01:24
For a chimney fire, respond on 1.
01:27
Medic 56 respond to near Glen Wood Dr.
01:31
For a chimney fire, respond on 1, cross street of Hollow Drive and Orbit Drive.
01:42
All units coming in.
01:43
This is Engine 52 on Sandin Lake Spock.
01:46
This is going to be rural water supply.
01:48
There's no hydrant close in the area.
01:55
This is 511, third direct rural water supply.
01:58
Let's move everything to Ops 9.
02:00
We'll use Ops 9.
02:06
District 1 required copy officer driver.
02:08
District 1 copy officer driver sees a speeding orange Harley in the area.
02:16
RB is requesting Deputy META.
02:24
Medic 52 respond to near Glen Wood Dr.
02:28
For a chimney fire, respond on 1.
02:31
Medic 502.
02:36
304 Mr.
02:40
The caller wants to make contact with the deputy.
02:47
Second D unit.
02:48
This is Engine 52.
02:50
Plan of attack: make entry to the house.
02:53
Find a fireplace, wood-running stove, squirt water up.
02:59
Meanwhile, ladder the roof and head for the chimney.
03:06
340 FSO.
03:09
Good.
03:12
Yes, 13 is the area of Deer River.
03:18
I'm gonna run.
03:24
C2 battalion let us know if we can make that roof with the aerial.
03:32
Racing.
03:38
Engine 52 is going to be on location.
03:40
We have a two-story residential structure.
03:43
Residents are out of the house, smoke coming from the chimney.
03:47
Engine 52 will be making an offensive attack.
03:50
Engine 52 will have command.
03:53
The ladder is in play.
03:54
Ladder is in play.
03:59
Ladder in play.
04:05
Help flanking the hose up the stairs is needed.
04:13
Copy that, I just broke it down to a 200.

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Near Glen Wood Dr, New Braunfels, TX 78132

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