Chimney fire spreads into walls of two-story house, Lima NY
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Firefighters responded to a chimney fire at a two-story house near Michigan Avenue in the Village of Lima. The fire initially was contained to the chimney but spread into the walls. Multiple fire units worked to open the wall and contain the smoke and fire inside.
Audio|Heard on: Livingston County Fire and EMS Dispatch
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03:56
Transcript:
00:00
Firefighters were dispatched to a chimney fire near Michigan Ave in the Village of Lima, between Meadowview Drive and West Main Street.
00:10
The fire was initially contained to the chimney.
00:19
The fire location is near Michigan Ave between Meadowview Drive and West Main Street.
01:07
The house is a two-story structure with no visible flames initially.
01:21
The fire spread inside the wall behind the chimney.
01:40
No additional equipment is needed at this time.
02:23
Additional units are en route to the scene near Michigan Ave between Meadowview Drive and West Main Street.
02:57
The fire is confirmed as a working fire inside the wall from the chimney fire.
03:08
Firefighters are instructed to pull open directly in front of the house to access the wall.
03:35
Smoke is present inside but contained within the wall.
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Location mentioned:
Michigan Ave, Lima, NY 14485
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