Odor investigation at Vanguard Middle School, Baltimore MD
Heads up: This post was detected from real-time dispatch audio. Information may be incomplete, and the situation may evolve. Always verify using official agency releases.
Fire & ArsonEmergency responders investigated a report of a possible fire at Vanguard Middle School near 5000 Truesdale Avenue. After checking the two-story building, they found no fire but detected an odor in the boiler room, likely from the heater. No active smoke or fire was present.
Audio|Heard on: Baltimore City Fire
Listen to dispatch call
05:34
Transcript:
00:13
5000 Truesdale Avenue near Moravia Road at Vanguard Middle School, report of a possible building fire.
02:42
Engine 26 on the scene, side alpha.
02:44
Two story school.
02:47
Nothing evident.
02:53
I'll investigate, have everyone else stage in the direction of travel.
03:09
Truck 26 is on the scene of 5000 Truesdale Avenue command, stating a two-story school with nothing evident.
03:28
The MDT is saying this is for an odor of gas, not an active fire.
03:36
Park 26, 44, read now it's an odor of something possibly electrical.
04:17
We found an odor burning in the boiler room, but there is no active smoke.
04:31
Investigating an odor in the boiler room.
04:33
It smells kind of like a belt.
04:46
521, Pauline, we got a two-story, school, nothing showing up with that.
05:12
Truck 26 will retain command on truck 26 and engine 27 investigate.
05:23
Communications narrowed it down to the heater.
Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
Truesdale Ave, Baltimore, MD 21206
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
Not all dispatch calls become confirmed incidents. This reflects early radio traffic only. Treat with caution.
