False alarm prompts fire response near Hedgerow Dr, Shelburne VT
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a possible structural fire near Hedgerow Drive in Shelburne after a report of a two-story building fire. Upon arrival, nothing was showing, and it was determined that the report was the result of a miscommunication about the location. The incident may have been connected to a power outage that triggered a false alarm; no fire was found and no one appeared to be home at the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Chittenden County Fire and EMS
Listen to dispatch call
02:31
Transcript:
00:00
Able Engine 5.
00:06
Able Engine 5 is on team,
00:08
two-story wood frame structure.
00:11
Nothing showing from three sides.
00:14
The crew of Engine 5 will be investigating.
00:16
Lieutenant on 5 has Shelburne Street Command.
00:20
Able Fathers, Lieutenant of Engine 5, nothing showing, 2119.
00:28
Aval from command?
00:31
Okay, Aval.
00:36
Confirming near Shelburne Road,
00:39
and how did this call come in?
00:44
It was confirmed as near Shelburne Road and it was a transfer from the Shelburne Dispatch Agency and I spoke directly with the resident who stated they were on scene.
00:53
Pass 62 is off at the medical center.
00:56
Copy 22121.
00:58
Can you have them come meet us at the back door? I was met by two dogs.
01:15
Bhophe.
01:21
Bhophe.
01:25
Shelburne dispatch,
01:27
Shelburne, rescue.
01:29
Response,
01:30
near Hedgerow Drive, Shelburne.
01:32
Fire alarm issue, due to the power outage.
01:35
Captain, at the moment, it doesn't appear like there's anybody home.
01:38
We're looking for cars right now in the garage.
01:40
Nobody's answering the door.
01:42
We've got two dogs just roaming loose.
01:44
I do not hear any alarm sounding.
01:47
Sherbourne is bad.
01:48
Shelburne Fire rescue, respond near Hedgerow Drive, Shelburne.
01:51
For alarm issue due to a power outage.
01:52
That's 1212.
02:00
Shelburne dispatch, Shelburne A2, Staging Quarters.
02:08
Shelburne, Command, Fragle.
02:12
Shelburne, Command, Fragile.
02:13
Copper Sative, 75.
02:17
Shelburne Road, Answering Eagle.
02:21
I just confirmed with Shelburne dispatch it looks like there was a language barrier with the caller originally.
02:26
He advised near Hedgerow in Shelburne so there is no call at this address it was given to us by mistake.
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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:
Hedgerow Dr, Shelburne, VT 05482
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