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HVAC unit motor burns out on building roof, no fire spreadNewark DE

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Near Center Blvd S, Newark, DE 19702

Fire crews responded to a malfunction of the HVAC unit motor on the roof of a building near Center Blvd. The motor burned out but no fire extended to the ductwork. The situation was controlled.

Audio|Source: New Castle County Fire
03:56
Transcript:
00:00
confirming an issue with RTU1.
00:03
We're shutting the power down to the unit.
00:04
Okay,
00:05
receive, could you check if there was any fire, if there's any attention down in the ducts.
00:09
I can't go ahead.
00:10
Tower 12-OV. One in the rear.
00:12
Yeah, I'm looking at the rear as well.
00:13
Engine 28 for an engine at the hydrant front of the Hama Breeze.
00:16
She's engine 28.
00:17
Copytoucho v1 in the rear.
00:19
You got something like your car in the rear as well.
00:23
I have a toll operator for me.
00:24
Jack Toll operator.
00:25
Confirming the unit was RTU1 on the roof.
00:27
Power and yes, it's been shut down to the unit.
00:30
We're working on opening it up.
00:31
Our whole rest of the 14th question.
00:32
Should rest you enter 14?
00:33
My desk command.
00:34
Releasing 26-15 and 29 units.
00:37
Okay, do we have any name and a phone number for the Red Curl certification?
00:40
We're getting entered into the chat now.
00:42
Okay. The 26 clear the fire switch back in MS-up.
00:44
We're received.
00:45
Descommand.
00:46
Okay for you guys, command.
00:52
Are you good with releasing the attack channel?
00:53
Correct. Thank you. Thank you.
00:54
Next to the CVS, the bus stop, 40-30 Cocker Pike.
00:58
Okay.
00:59
25-6 in route.
01:00
256, 1705. We're going to be a trash can on fire.
01:03
At the bus route next to the CVS.
01:06
That's 6. Correct address for the CVS is 4020 Concord Pike.
01:10
It's right next to the wall.
01:11
Andrew.
01:12
Power 12 operator.
01:13
We have the unit opened up.
01:15
It's going to be a burn-up motor.
01:16
Negative extension to the ductwork below.
01:18
Myself and UV are clearing orders.
01:19
Receive.
01:20
Appreciate. Appreciate the command of fireboard.
01:21
Appreciate the commanding that.
01:23
300, Center Boulevard is under control with a malfunction of the H-VAC unit.
01:27
Christian Command is terminated.

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