Residential chimney fire contained at Ballwin home, Ballwin MO
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Fire & ArsonA small fire occurred in the chimney of a residence near Reindeer Drive and Oklahoma Avenue in Ballwin. Flames were seen from the chimney, and a male resident was on the roof attempting to extinguish the fire. Fire crews responded and contained the fire to the fireplace's firebox. The house was evacuated, and the fire was fully extinguished after investigation.
Audio|Heard on: St. Louis County Fire and EMS - South
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05:33
Transcript:
00:00
Flue fire near Reindeer Drive.
00:04
Cross street is Oklahoma Avenue.
00:08
Units 3514, 3502, and 3524 responding.
00:11
Respond on fire attack 22.
00:14
Flue fire near Reindeer Drive.
00:18
Cross street is Oklahoma Avenue.
00:20
Unit 3514.
00:22
Units 3502 and 3524.
00:25
Respond on fire attack 22.
00:34
Sensor county from 35-02.
00:37
Unit 35-02.
00:39
Unit 3517 respond as well.
00:53
Flue fire.
00:55
Near Reindeer Drive.
00:57
Cross street is Oklahoma Avenue.
01:00
Unit 3517 also responding.
01:03
Respond on fire pact 22.
01:10
Report of flames from the chimney.
01:13
House has been evacuated.
01:17
Caller reports male resident on roof attempting to extinguish fire.
02:27
Unit 3514 is on scene.
02:29
Two story split level, nothing visible from the exterior.
02:33
Homeowner in front yard investigating with command.
02:51
Central County from 35 with you.
02:56
Unit 24 to scene, unit 14 has hydrant in front of house.
03:04
Unit 24 to proceed to scene, 3514 has hydrant.
03:12
Light fire present.
03:15
Flue likely closed.
03:22
Unit 824 will send inside.
03:24
Unit 14 going on roof.
03:45
Small fire in the fireplace.
03:48
Walls appear clear.
03:49
Cleaning fireplace and chimney. No fire in walls.
04:01
Clear inside. Preparing to send team inside.
04:14
Unit 24 going to roof with Unit John.
04:23
Roof clear.
05:13
Fire contained to the firebox.
05:16
Units will be out for a few minutes.
05:18
Further investigation and extinguishment ongoing.
05:21
Holding with two companies and ambulance on scene.
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Location mentioned:
Reindeer Dr, Ballwin, MO 63021
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