Burst water pipe mistaken for fire on Burnham St, West Milwaukee WI
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible structure fire near Burnham St in West Milwaukee. The incident was later determined to be a burst water pipe producing steam that was mistaken for smoke. No injuries were reported, and most units were released from the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Milwaukee County Public Safety - South Suburbs
Listen to dispatch call
05:17
Transcript:
00:00
Dispatch to truck one in Battalion 10 for the reported structure fire near Burnham St, Burnham Command, Profile 2, Tucker 2.
00:14
Okay, guys.
00:18
West Allis, looking for your engine 62.
00:21
Med1, Truck 62 on Battalion 6.
00:25
Tyler 6-2 and battalion fix are available if you're not.
00:29
It's more than 250, there's no injuries. He's a 74-year-old (name withheld).
00:36
The neighbors aren't seen with him.
00:43
This passage is 37.
00:46
You try to fall back, there's no answer at the door.
00:56
Message received rescue 1.
00:59
West Allis for truck 62 and Battalion 6.
01:07
Is there one available?
01:14
I have the channel, say your convenience please.
01:17
Rescue 1, you're on 2 and 2.
01:26
Battalion 6 en route.
01:29
We're supposed to fire.
01:36
Strasa, go ahead.
01:37
Well, if I was looking for your engine 55.
01:40
They're available already in them.
01:43
Turn 52, Med1, Rescue 2, Met 13.
01:51
Battalion 6, Battalion 10.
01:57
Near Burnham St, Burnham Command, Profile 2.
01:59
2, Tucker 2.
02:07
718, appreciate contact.
02:09
Message received.
02:15
Good.
02:17
Last is Lincoln Union David King Adam versus Zebra Adam, Charles Henry, Adam, Robert Young (number withheld).
02:24
Tim Mary in the middle, male (other details withheld).
02:35
33 a lockout team? 32nd is Curtis.
02:40
Thank you.
02:46
Okay. Okay.
02:52
I was looking for your Mikai Fives.
03:00
Battalion 5 is available.
03:01
Would you like them to respond near Burnham St?
03:11
That's a negative.
03:12
Wauwatosa can respond for a different structure fire near Blue Mound Rd.
03:19
Blue Mound Rd is going to be across from this address.
03:22
Blue Mountain Command Profile 3, Talk Group 2, 3 and 2.
03:32
Message received, light smoke from the rear.
03:34
They said it's the crematorium.
03:52
9, Truck 2, Rescue 2.
03:55
I'm at 18.
03:58
Battalion 5, Battalion 2.
04:01
Procalling 4 across from Blue Mound Rd, Goulon Command, Profile 3, Attack Group 2, Engine 4 to near Higger Place, Profile 1, Tucker 10.
04:16
Make your way for a PDL (number withheld) on the on-ramp, two vehicles on the left.
04:30
Message received.
04:32
Metro 502 responding.
04:34
Message received.
04:36
Message received engine 28.
04:39
28, you are on 25th St or on the highway run?
04:46
28th, so you were on the freeway.
04:49
Message received.
04:56
To this location, we have a burst water pipe.
05:00
Steam was mistaken for smoke. Returning all units except engine 26 and 33.
05:06
Everyone else is available.
05:08
26 and 33 to remain near Burnham St. Water pipe caused steam mistaken for smoke.
05:14
All other units responding to Burnham are being returned.
Disclaimer:
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:
W Burnham St, West Milwaukee, WI 53215
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