Explosion and smoke in basement caused by furnace issue, Hancock ME
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Fire & ArsonThere was a report of an explosion and smoke in the basement near Point Road. Fire units responded and found light smoke. The source was determined to be a furnace issue. No injuries reported.
Audio|Heard on: South Berwick Police, Fire, and York Ambulance
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05:12
Transcript:
00:00
Respond to the area near Point Road.
00:01
A report of explosion in the basement.
00:04
A smell of smoke.
00:05
Was it from the cars?
00:08
[unintelligible or unclear transmissions omitted for brevity]
04:42
We have light smoke in the basement,
04:44
have secured the furnace.
04:45
I believe that this is going to be a furnace issue.
04:49
We have no heat at this time.
04:53
Receive, Battalion One will have dual-point road command.
05:06
Officer Green Command.
05:08
Command answer.
05:10
I mean you can put us under control. We should be able to handle.
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Location mentioned:
Point Rd, Hancock, ME 04640
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