Electrical issue causes smoke at Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to reports of smoke and sparking due to an electrical problem near East Ocean View Avenue, apartment six. The issue originated from a bedroom with popping noises and smoke. The situation was confirmed to be an electrical malfunction, and no fire was found.
Audio|Heard on: Norfolk VA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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01:47
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 15 at near East Ocean View Avenue, apartment six.
00:04
Complainant advised they've been having issues in the building.
00:07
They heard popping noise and there's some smoke and sparking from the bedroom.
00:14
Engine 13 out.
00:18
Rescue 2 is en route.
00:21
Engine 5 is en route.
00:27
Safety One responding.
00:30
Ladder Nine, I'm out.
00:33
13 responding.
00:36
Units responding to near East Ocean View Avenue, apartment six.
00:40
Complainant said the building's been having electrical issues.
00:42
They heard a popping noise and there's some smoke and sparks in the bedroom.
00:48
The leasing office told them it was a Dominion issue and they weren't going to do anything about it at this time.
00:58
Engine 12, we're out.
01:01
Engine 13 on scene, two-story apartment complex, nothing showing.
01:06
Engine 13 left command, assume command.
01:09
Commanding mobile investigate.
01:12
Ladder 13's arrived.
01:14
Command responding units, clear response.
01:19
Command all units can return to service with the exception of Engine 13.
01:23
This is just going to be an electrical issue.
01:27
Delphic copies, all companies can clear with the exception of Engine 13.
01:32
22 copy.
01:35
I have scene received.
01:40
Thirteen alpha to bravo, will you please set me up a red tag for electrical?
01:46
Copy, red tag for electrical.
Disclaimer:
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Location mentioned:
E Ocean View Ave, Norfolk, VA 23503
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