Residential fire with possible occupant trapped, Norfolk VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a residential structure fire near Hardy Avenue in Norfolk. The front porch was reported to be on fire, and there were reports of a possible occupant still inside on the second floor. Multiple fire and medic units arrived on scene, and one victim was located in the front yard.
Audio|Heard on: Norfolk VA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Residential fire near Hardy Avenue.
00:01
We're getting several calls reporting the front porch is on fire.
00:05
There are notes indicating that there may be a 60-year-old male who lives upstairs above the living room and is still inside.
00:13
We've got several calls at (number withheld).
00:16
Chesapeake Engine 10.
00:19
Chesapeake Engine One, residential fire near Hardy Avenue.
00:22
Several calls about the front porch being on fire.
00:24
Possible occupant above the living room on the second floor still inside.
00:29
Engine Eight's all seeing it.
00:30
I got a two-story single-family residential A side.
00:33
We got fire showing.
00:35
Are we stretching a line for attack?
00:39
Norfolk copy (number withheld).
00:41
Engine One's on scene.
00:42
I got a green top at Hardy and Stafford Avenue.
00:46
Ladder Eight on scene.
00:53
Command to medic eight.
00:55
I got a victim for you here in the front yard.
00:57
Commanding Norfolk, send me an additional medic unit.
01:01
Norfolk copies, additional medic (number withheld).
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Location mentioned:
Hardy Ave, Norfolk, VA 23523
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