Overheated washing machine causes smoke near Marine Drive, Buffalo NY
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An overloaded washing machine near Marine Drive overheated and produced smoke, but there was no fire. The appliance was unplugged and will be reset by maintenance.
Audio|Heard on: Buffalo Police, Fire and EMS
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00:51
Transcript:
00:00
We have an overloaded washing machine.
00:05
It's unplugged, no longer smoking.
00:08
No need for...
00:12
No need for ventilation.
00:17
Okay. Here at BMHA upon scene.
00:25
That's a negative 4-3.
00:29
Dispatch near Marine Drive, overheated washing machine.
00:33
No smoke, no fire.
00:34
Anyone's going to handle.
00:36
We'll need BMHA to reset.
00:38
Truck 2's got to report.
00:39
4-3 is in.
00:44
Roger 4-3 truckhead support,
00:47
overheated washer.
00:49
Come to the column service one available, B4-3 in.
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Location mentioned:
Marine Dr, Buffalo, NY
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