Building fire causes evacuation and police respond to suspect, Tucson AZ


A building fire in Tucson, Arizona prompted evacuation of two non-ambulatory individuals. Firefighters used significant water to suppress the fire and coordinated ventilation efforts. Law enforcement is on scene addressing a non-cooperative suspect believed to be responsible for the fire.
Audio|Source: Tucson Police/Fire Citywide
07:15
Transcript:
00:00
Man, fire alarm.
00:03
Fire roll, permit.
00:05
You're 10 minutes into your operation, are we calling this under control officially?
00:10
That's urban fire under control.
00:13
Check 0228.
00:19
This report you are being advised that the fire is out and TFC will be collecting their resources here shortly.
00:31
Let's see if we can get an alarm system reset.
00:34
The two evacuees on this floor can't walk.
00:40
We're going to need the elevators in service.
00:45
I copy that.
00:46
Also, are you doing with just downtown units now, or do you want to keep the full balance here?
00:52
We've probably got 2,000 gallons of water on the ground up here.
00:57
We might need some manpower resistance getting that out.
01:02
I got to that EC1, command.
01:09
Command, DC1, I'm at the panel.
01:15
Questionment 88.
01:20
Command E2.1.
01:21
I'm in the lobby trying to control the alarm.
01:24
I'm working with the engine two crew with the keys.
01:34
And Italian 331, stay solo.
01:47
On down to stage level one.
01:54
Yeah, on a reasonable plate, solar forward, golf links, well not just at east.
02:04
Fire one, EC1.
02:08
The fire alarm control panel is next to the riser room on the south side of the building where Pumper 2 is at.
02:18
Hope that has been swept turned over Tuesday.
02:25
Here's a second pair on the front side of the building or the address side.
02:38
That's affirmative.
02:40
I got the keys from the front side and gave him to the driver of engine two and then he took off around back the other side.
02:49
Command is a Popperty, we're getting access right now.
02:57
Spatchman at least sounds like.
03:02
Engine 2. Edge 2, command.
03:11
We just finished walking the third floor.
03:13
We don't have anything going on on the third floor.
03:18
I copy. Nothing on the third floor.
03:20
Do you need an extra crew on the second floor to help you with those two victims to bring them out?
03:28
We've got to evacuate into the far side where the elevator is.
03:31
I think we're sound for now.
03:33
We're just going to help get under water.
03:38
I copy that.
03:39
Just let me know what you need and I'll set it up.
03:46
Thank you.
03:50
Probably just a couple of crews, and if we have squeeasies, if not I guess Bruins.
03:57
I copy that.
03:58
I can send you two engine companies without work.
04:02
That's fine.
04:05
Engine 3, command?
04:13
I'd like you to take squeegees and brooms if you got them for the second for me with engine 2.
04:21
Engine 3, going to the second floor.
04:26
Engine 15, commandant.
04:31
Fire, engine 2.
04:33
Engine 2, fire.
04:37
If TPD[1] is not a rapidly CPD, the individual responsible for this fire is non-collaborative at this point.
04:45
That's affirmative, sir.
04:46
TPD[1] is on scene, but command fire.
04:52
Affirmative, DPD is on the north side of the building.
04:55
I think we got someone walking up to talk to them now.
04:57
They're notified.
05:01
Engine 2, combies, thanks.
05:06
Engine 15, command.
05:10
Randy 15, go ahead.
05:13
I'm going to have you and your crew take brooms and squeegees if you got them and report at the second floor to Engine 2.
05:22
15 copy of the single roof.
05:24
We'll head up for manpowerhouse.
05:31
Insect 4803.
05:37
Elevator fob to get to the stairs.
05:43
That's September, I'll meet you.
05:52
She's a second.
05:56
Please.
06:06
Andrew welcome me, go ahead.
06:10
We're currently on a side.
06:12
You can ask you the audience.
06:18
I copy that.
06:19
Can you assist EC1 and Pumper 2 with securing the fire alarm reset?
06:30
District 4th.
06:33
The 7th District Court Fire and be assisting TFD with evacuating a subject from the second floor.
06:39
2.30, sir.
06:47
Go ahead.
06:51
I'm probably going to need a fan up here from Latter 1.
06:57
I copy that.
07:02
Engine 1, Command.
07:09
Engine 1, I'd like you to do a face-to-face with Latter 1.
07:12
You guys can go up and assist with ventilation on the second floor.
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TPD: Tucson Police Department
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