Backyard shed fire spreads near home in Waxahachie, Waxahachie TX
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a structure fire near Stephens Street in Waxahachie. A backyard shed caught fire and spread close to a nearby home. Battalion One established Stevens Command and reported heavy smoke and flames from one side of the house.
Audio|Heard on: Ellis County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
01:21
Transcript:
00:00
Engine three, truck three en route.
00:05
Engine three, truck three, show you en route to a structure fire.
00:08
Near Stephens Street.
00:11
It's going to be a shed in the backyard that caught fire and it is getting very close to the residence.
00:16
Possibly going to catch the residence.
00:17
Showing route to the location.
00:23
Engine one's en route.
00:27
Engine one copy.
00:33
Engine two's en route.
00:36
Copy engine two.
00:40
Okay, I want to be en route.
00:45
Where is he?
00:50
Near Stephens Street.
00:59
State near Stephens Street.
01:06
Battalion One's on scene.
01:08
Near Stephens Street.
01:10
Have a small one-story residential structure.
01:13
Looks like heavy fire and smoke from the Charlie side of the structure starting to catch the outside of the house.
01:20
Battalion One will have Stevens command.
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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:
Stephens St, Waxahachie, TX 75165
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