Structure fire reported near Alamo Avenue and Worn Place, Kalamazoo MI
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Fire & ArsonA structure fire occurred near Alamo Avenue and Worn Place in Kalamazoo. Flames were visible from the front porch. Evacuation was attempted, and multiple fire units responded, including mutual aid from neighboring stations. A second alarm was requested, and road closures were implemented along Alamo Avenue. Traffic control was coordinated to aid emergency response.
Audio|Heard on: Kalamazoo County Fire and MSP District 5
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04:53
Transcript:
00:00
Unit responding on a possible structure fire near Alamo Avenue.
00:07
There is a house on fire starting at the front porch near Alamo.
00:13
Dispatching additional units.
00:16
Cross streets are Worn Place and Rockledge.
00:23
Flames visible from the front porch.
00:28
Evacuation is underway.
00:30
Mutual aid requested with township stations 8-1 and 4.
00:34
Cross streets are Worn and Rockledge.
00:49
Units are en route.
00:54
Unit 8.95 is en route.
00:56
Closest hydrant is just east of the address.
01:08
Additional units 892 and 896 en route.
01:12
Units 892 and 896 in route.
01:16
Unit 814-02.
01:18
Unit 814 en route.
01:20
Several more units responding.
01:43
Smoke visible on approach.
01:46
Confirmed smoke showing upon arrival.
01:49
Working structure fire confirmed.
01:51
Hydrant located directly in front of the building.
01:55
A car is parked in the driveway.
02:01
Unit 895 on scene with working structure fire, hydrant at front.
02:09
Command established.
02:13
Incident command taken.
02:18
Requesting officer on scene.
02:22
Acknowledged.
02:26
Clear for units.
02:31
Unit 814 to position in front and deploy hose line.
02:33
Acknowledged, en route.
02:45
Recommendation for second alarm.
02:54
Dispatching units.
02:58
Second alarm requested.
03:01
Second alarm confirmed.
03:04
All fire traffic to tactical channel 3.
03:06
Acknowledged.
03:16
Request road closures on Alamo Avenue at Prairie to the east and Pinehurst to the west.
03:29
Checking if officers needed for traffic control.
03:34
Homeowner evacuated, officers needed for traffic post.
03:38
Request traffic control support.
03:41
Coordination with city and township for traffic posts.
03:42
Traffic control at Prairie Avenue requested to facilitate operations.
03:46
Acknowledged.
03:53
Additional units en route.
04:19
Squad 6 and Township 82 responding on second alarm at Alamo Avenue.
04:28
Second alarm units include Township 82 and City Squad 6.
04:33
Cross streets Worn Place and Rockledge with working structure fire.
04:41
Respond to station 8-2.
04:50
Unit 24 on the scene.
04:52
Unit 24 confirmed on scene.
04:53
Unit 24 confirmed on scene.
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Location mentioned:
Alamo Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
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