Possible fire turns out to be steam on apartment roof, Herndon VA
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Fire & ArsonEmergency responders investigated a reported fire near Herman Lane. They found the smoke was actually steam from the roof HVAC unit. No fire was present, and all units were released.
Audio|Heard on: Fairfax County Fire and Rescue
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02:11
Transcript:
00:00
All units responding to near Herman Lane.
00:03
Can drop priority if it is not steam.
00:05
Still in investigative mode.
00:11
From Ambulance 409.
00:13
Can you confirm dead at Mount Vernon Hospital? K.N.
00:16
Out updating.
00:18
Correct.
00:19
2054.
00:23
Dispatch from Battalion 406.
00:26
Good.
00:27
2912. Establishing command now.
00:30
Still investigating.
00:33
Direct, 259.
00:36
Command rescue 4-0-10.
00:40
Go ahead.
00:45
Unconfirmed report at 2916.
00:49
Checking with the truck.
00:54
Okay.
00:58
Took a lap of the structure, no signs from any balcony.
01:07
In 109, on scene for a sentence.
01:13
Can truck 411 respond? Go ahead.
01:23
Caller sighting is from HVAC unit on roof of 2914.
01:31
Have we contacted caller?
01:37
No, people yelling on balconies across courtyard near this row of apartments.
01:50
With caller now, confirming steam on roof on end unit.
01:59
Okay, copy.
02:01
Sure, command.
02:03
Go ahead, command.
02:06
Good intent call.
02:09
Releasing all units.
02:10
Channel back.
Disclaimer:
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Location mentioned:
Herman Ct, Herndon, VA 20170
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