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Smoke from washing machine prompts apartment evacuation, Newport RI

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Near Girard Ave, Newport, RI 02840

Smoke was reported coming from a washing machine in an apartment near Gerard Ave. Residents were evacuated from the building for safety.

Audio|Source: Newport Fire
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Transcript:
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Right, man. 4-0-7. Station 15, ladder 2, car 2. The master for station 1-5, ladder 2, car 2. The master for station 1-5, ladder 2, car 2, 97 Gerard Ave, apartment 178. Callers reporting smoke coming from the washer machine.
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Residents being evacuated at this time. Once again, Master for Station 15, Ladder 2, Card 2. 97 Gerard Ave, Apartment 178. Carler is reporting smoke coming from their washer machine. Residents being evacuated at 1409. All operations fire ground 1[1].
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[1]
All operations fire ground 1: Fire operations in progress

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Near Girard Ave, Newport, RI 02840
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