Active house fire with occupant refusing to leave, Tyler TX


Multiple fire and police units responded to an active house fire near Westbow. The resident was reportedly still inside and was told to evacuate several times. Police responded due to concerns about the caller's mental health status.
Audio|Source: Smith County Sheriff, Tyler Police, and Tyler Fire
01:20
Transcript:
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311, 313, assist fire[1], near Westbow.
00:03
Tension 1, engine 6, engine 7, engine 5, truck 1, battalion 1, FM 7, structure fire[2], near Westbow.
00:13
Cote is advising the house is on fire.
00:15
He has been instructed to exit numerous times.
00:18
Fireouts 1, mute respondent acknowledged.
00:20
Okay, one end one route.
00:22
Responding to LESpo.
00:24
They advise the caller on this has a mental status that PD is familiar with.
00:33
PD is also en route.
00:34
We're going to be on fame.
00:36
We got to be visible in the area.
00:39
Okay, we're looking on location.
00:40
Truck lines on location.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
assist fire: Police or other units assisting fire department
[2]
structure fire: Building or house fire
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Location mentioned:
Near W Bow St, Tyler, TX 75702
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