Smoke in basement at Spring Garden Ave deemed furnace issue, Norwich CT
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a report of smoke in the basement near Spring Garden Avenue in Norwich. The incident was initially thought to be a structure fire but was later determined to be caused by a furnace backfire. Responding units were canceled after the scene was secured.
Audio|Heard on: New London CT Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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02:26
Transcript:
00:00
Headquarters, ladder five, a Yantic engine and the Laurel Hill engine.
00:05
Smoke in the basement, near Spring Garden.
00:09
Norwich Fire, the call for the city.
00:23
Homeowner states basement full of smoke for the past hour.
02:15
Furnace backfire, canceling incoming aid including engine two.
02:21
Spring Garden placed under control.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Spring Garden Ave, Norwich, CT 06360
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