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Fire crews find steam from broken washer at apartments

Heard on: Knox TN Fire-Tac Group Calls
01:44
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Companies are responding to the Meridian Apartments, (number withheld) (place withheld) Road.
audio iconFire & Arson
Broome Rd NW, Knoxville, TN 37923
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As discussed during the dispatch call, responders went to the Meridian Apartments near Broome Road in Knoxville for a reported fire alarm. They initially suspected an apartment fire but discovered that the source of the smoke was a malfunctioning washing machine producing steam. No fire was found, and most responding units were canceled.

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