Smoke reported in building at 501 Hart St, no fire, Princeton IN

Fire & Arson

Reported: 10/22/2025 03:00 PM

Near N Hart St, Princeton, IN 47670

Smoke was reported in a building near N Hart St, and fire crews responded. No fire was found, but smoke was observed and a fire alarm was activated inside the building.

Audio|Source: Knox County & Gibson County Public Safety

04:13

Transcript:

00:00

We have smoke in the building. We advise we have smoke in the building.

00:04

Clear, remove to TAC 8.

00:06

We're clear on smoking the building. TAC 8's been signed.

00:14

The map right at Old Wheatland and made a war close to the entrance.

00:22

Engine 2 is quick.

00:30

Get in here.

00:35

Let's see.

00:38

Yep.

00:42

You go ahead.

00:44

Here's information, I'm sure one will look at the end of the cold side.

00:48

On the dead end down there.

00:53

Yeah, nobody that will get to it.

01:05

All right, I'll see.

01:22

Go ahead.

01:27

Open A-Line.

01:30

Copy, stand by with me around.

01:38

Ladder 3 is on the scene.

01:42

Lightering.

01:49

Central Fire 2.

01:57

Clear 8-5-2.

02:02

Clear 8-5-2.

02:06

Planning 33.

02:20

We're able to locate right now from popping inspection holes.

02:26

I'm clear.

02:35

I think you just better stay on O'Brusville Road rather than turn down this street.

02:52

It's clear. We're back behind it.

03:12

We asked the homeowner where the attic access is.

03:17

Okay,

03:22

man, nice.

03:26

Go ahead.

03:32

Upstairs across the way from the bathroom, there's a utility closet at the entrance is up there.

03:58

Point seven, engine 10, respond to 501 Hart Street for a fire alarm second floor all apartments. 501 Hart Street for a fire alarm activation. TAC 7[1] is assigned. Tax 7 for 501 Hart Street, 1808.

Police codes explained

The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:

[1]

TAC 7: Tactical channel 7 (operate/monitor on TAC 7)

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Near N Hart St, Princeton, IN 47670

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