Apartment fire from oil on stove at university address, Normal IL


A fire started from a pot of oil on the stove in an apartment near South University. Occupants tried to put out the fire but flames continued. The building was evacuated and the fire alarm was activated. Firefighters responded and saw light smoke in the two-story apartment building.
Audio|Source: Bloomington and Normal Fire
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Transcript:
00:00
Engine 13, Ladder 10, you're needed at near South University, apartment 6, for a structure fire.
00:09
Metcom Out 1801.
00:10
Okay, I'm a battalion 10.
00:11
The battalion 10, go ahead.
00:13
Clear from CO2 North Fell, if you add me to near South University, I'm in route.
00:19
404, I'll show you on that call on the way.
00:21
Caller's got a pot of oil on the stove.
00:23
They tried to smother it, but it started back up.
00:25
We've still got flame showing.
00:26
They've left the building and pulled the fire alarm.
00:28
Okay, Kathy, pot of oil and stove on fire.
00:30
Engine 13th from three stations.
00:32
Comptower 10th round.
00:33
Engine 13 and ladder 10 on the way at 1803.
00:36
Tom, Tyler, 10th on C, two-story large apartment buildings.
00:40
We've got some light smoke in the area.
00:42
Ladder 10 is going to be out of investigation.
00:43
Loudton-Arson, 1804, light smoking area.
00:46
I got engine 12.
00:47
Engine 12, go ahead.
00:49
There's no problem, then.
00:50
202, North Bell.
00:51
The pandemic terminated engine 12 will be in service headed to the University call.
00:57
Before, got to clear that and headed to University Street.
01:02
On the Continent. Go ahead.
01:03
On scene near South University.
01:05
We have a light smoke in the area.
01:07
Tintan will be assuming University Command will be operating on a fireground red channel.
01:10
Dem 4 on scene 1806 of command on fire ground red.
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Location mentioned:
Near S University St, Normal, IL 61761
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