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Smoke investigation at vacant house near southwestern avenueTopeka KS

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South W, Topeka, KS 66604

According to the dispatch call, responders investigated smoke at a vacant house near Southwestern Avenue. The smoke was caused by squatters burning items inside. Ventilation assistance was provided to clear the smoke.

Audio|Heard on: Topeka and Shawnee County Fire Departments
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01:18
Transcript:
00:00
Truck 9, Assist Engine 3 for a smoke investigation at near Southwestern Avenue, you're requested for ventilation.
00:08
Truck 9, respond to assist engine 3, on scene at near Southwestern Avenue, on a smoke investigation you're wanted for ventilation.
00:17
This will be on Alpha 4[1], 10 to 1623.
00:23
Truck 3 to Truck 9.
00:27
Truck 9.
00:29
Hey, we're leaving.
00:30
I'm right right now.
00:31
We can head that way.
00:32
If we can speak, we can get there faster than you guys.
00:37
We're just getting pulled out of the station.
00:41
Temple, we'll take it for you.
00:44
Temple, thank you.
00:53
Dr. 3 engine 3.
00:58
Go ahead.
01:00
You want us to jot over there or come flying?
01:06
Yeah, no worry.
01:09
BVs on scene, had some squatters.
01:13
They got a pot burn inside of a vacant house and they got smoked up in here.
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[1]
Alpha 4: Radio channel 4

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Location mentioned:
South W, Topeka, KS 66604

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Incident Timeline

  1. Ongoing Monitoring
  2. Additional Unit Requested for Ventilation
  3. Initial Dispatch for Smoke Investigation

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