Possible electrical fire near Myrtle Drive prompts evacuation, Lockport LA
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Fire & ArsonA possible electrical fire was reported near Myrtle Drive. The caller smelled burning, felt a hot wall, and saw a melted outlet. Residents were advised to evacuate as a precaution.
Audio|Heard on: Lafourche Public Safety
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Transcript:
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By dispatch to Lafourche Fire Department responds to near Myrtle Drive, Cedarwalk, Ford.
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Caller advised that he could smell electrical fire and smell from his residence.
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The wall is hot and there is a plug that is half melted.
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He just got home from work.
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This batch time is 1929.
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They were advised to exit the residents.
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Location mentioned:
Myrtle Dr, Lockport, LA 70374
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