Smoke reported in attic of Durham house fire, Durham NC
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, a fire occurred at a residential building near Monmouth Avenue in Durham. Firefighters reported smoke in the attic and responded with multiple units. The fire command was established and crews are investigating the source while securing water supply and deploying hoses.
Audio|Heard on: Durham City Fire
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05:33
Transcript:
00:00
Structure fire near Monmouth Avenue.
00:11
Structure fire near Monmouth Avenue, cross of North Gregson Street and Watts Street, fire department responding.
00:20
Multiple fire units dispatched including safety, rescue, squads, engines, ladder, and battalions.
00:26
Additional engines and battalion units en route.
00:41
Affirmative, we have three units responding.
00:57
Overdose or poisoning call noted.
01:00
Incident near South Alston Avenue.
01:06
Overdose or poisoning near South Alston Avenue.
01:11
Cross of Alston Avenue, Ram area.
01:14
Nearby South and Mint Street.
01:17
Engine 4 responding.
01:35
Gate on scene.
01:45
All units one on scene.
01:47
Two story single residential structure, no visible fire from three sides.
01:52
Firefighters preparing outside near Monmouth Avenue.
02:00
All units confirmed.
02:01
Crew driving to location, preparing line.
02:12
Engine dispatched to check hydrants at Monmouth and Gregson intersection.
02:30
Battalion chief updating.
02:38
Command established on scene.
02:51
Walk around complete, situation stable.
02:53
No change in fire conditions.
02:58
Smoke reported in the attic area.
02:59
Unit one investigating attic smoke.
03:04
Acknowledged.
03:10
Top floor area. Any crew with you?
03:19
Medic unit clearing other calls.
03:21
Expected to stay on scene a while longer.
03:30
General update.
03:38
Engine 4, Squad 4, and Operations 1 coordinating.
03:49
Hydrant located at Gregson corner.
03:56
Command directing engine two.
03:58
Deploy line at the front door.
04:08
Copy that.
04:10
Line one at the front door.
04:12
Engine one deploying line two.
04:14
Rescue one primary if needed with squad.
04:18
Ventilation crew proceeding.
04:28
Thanks.
04:29
Chief from engine one.
04:32
Request hydrant.
04:33
Closest hydrant behind us at Watts Street.
04:51
Calling units once more.
04:57
Unit two attempting to locate fire source.
05:05
Use ladder to access roof area.
05:16
Engine drivers coordinating for water supply.
05:28
Battalion four setting tactical station and directing units.
Disclaimer:
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Location mentioned:
Monmouth Ave, Durham, NC 27701
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