Firefighters extinguish basement fire on Westland St, Worcester MA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a reported structure fire near Westland Street in Worcester. Smoke was seen in the basement, and the alarm was sounding. Two residents evacuated safely while crews applied water to the area. No visible flames were reported at the time, and the situation was contained.
Audio|Heard on: Worcester MA Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Reported structure fire near Westland Street.
00:05
18 and 16.
00:10
Sixteen on the way.
00:16
Caller advised smoke in the basement, alarm sounding.
00:19
No visible fire at this time.
00:23
Zero three.
00:25
I have it.
00:28
Sergeant will be there in a minute.
00:29
We're late.
00:30
All right, thanks, (name withheld).
00:33
Hey, what was it?
00:37
Near Westland Street.
00:40
6 Engine now, decent smoke, only two residents.
00:44
They're going to be heading out now.
00:45
Five should be on scene in a minute to see where it's coming from.
00:50
I have it, 16-03.
00:52
You got the update, sir?
00:55
I do, thank you.
00:57
And two advised no bolo for (name withheld).
01:00
He apparently was sitting right outside the hospital.
01:04
Okay, I got it.
01:07
14.
01:09
For near Wellington, she is actually in apartment (number withheld).
01:14
Spanish speaking caller.
01:15
I spoke to her on the phone.
01:16
Said there's no emergency, but she is willing to help.
01:19
Come to the door and let you guys know.
01:20
She's all set if you want.
01:23
Twenty, we have everyone out of the house.
01:26
Received everyone out of the house.
01:28
Attention all cars, stand by for the following.
01:31
Confirmed stolen motor vehicle.
01:33
It's a gray Kia Soul, (number withheld).
01:36
Mass range (number withheld).
01:41
Sixteen, they did hit something.
01:42
They're going to be putting some water on it.
01:45
Yeah, I just heard they have a small porch where they're trying to figure out how to attack it now.
Disclaimer:
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Location mentioned:
Westland St, Worcester, MA 01602
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