False alarm in LaGrange as snow's light reflection sparks fire scare, Lagrange IN
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A reported structure fire in LaGrange was determined to be a light reflection on snow, causing no actual fire but prompting concern from responders.
Audio|Heard on: Lagrange County Public Safety
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00:42
Transcript:
00:00
Tensual and Grange City of La Grange County units have a possible structure fire.
00:05
They already have near Maple Ridge.
00:07
CP can see smoking flames coming from a chimney.
00:12
The Grange 3-4-0.
00:14
The Grange 404-12.
00:15
The Grange 3, 1412.
00:23
The Grange 3, 1412.
00:24
You can test your guard.
00:25
The Grange 4412.
00:27
The Grange 4412. The Grange 4412.
00:33
The street light in the distance, D.P.
00:36
thought was the chimney across the street, and it's just the snow reflecting in the light.
00:40
There's no shocker fire.
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Location mentioned:
Maple Ridge, LaGrange, IN 46761
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