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Garage fire with explosions and propane tank reportedRensselaer IN

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Near IN-14, Rensselaer, IN 47978

A garage fire occurred near West State Road 14, with reports of explosions and a full propane tank inside the garage. Fire and police units responded, and the road was blocked for safety.

Audio|Source: Jasper County Sheriff, Indiana State Police Districts 13 & 14
01:44
Transcript:
00:00
So you got any other information on this structure?
00:08
It appears to be a garage fire and he did hear some kind of explosion from inside but were unknown at this time about occupancy or any other hazards.
00:19
Clear is the garage attached to the house or detached?
00:26
Stand by.
00:31
Clear. Any available county unit, 91.61, signal 27[3].
00:37
421, 675 north.
00:39
Requesting second unit, voter, signal 60[1].
00:43
911[2], 17, clear from 421, 3 north.
00:49
17, they're out.
00:52
12, you know, traffic, you're unbelievable.
01:02
Minamak Fire, be advised, the actual location address is near West State Road 14.
01:13
Coach,
01:15
we're going to block the highway here, we're not sure what it's all inside there. He says there's a full propane tank inside of it too.
01:23
Clear six, two.
01:29
Winamak Fire, owners are advising that there is a full propane take inside of the garage and there have been several occlusions already.
01:38
Clear, we're in or out.
01:41
Clear. Police is blocking the road on both sides.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
signal 60: Fight/disturbance
[2]
911: Hang up/abandoned 911 call
[3]
signal 27: EMS/Medical call

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Near IN-14, Rensselaer, IN 47978

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