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Burst pipe mistaken for smoke at East 6th Drive

Heard on: Lake IN Fire-Tac Group Calls
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E 6th Dr, Gary, IN 46403
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an apartment building near East 6th Drive in Gary, Indiana, after reports of smoke in a hallway. A resident who uses oxygen was unable to leave the building. Upon investigation, responders determined the issue was caused by a burst hot water pipe rather than a fire. Units were cleared after confirming no fire was present.

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