Apartment fire call finds no flames, kids tried setting mailboxes on fire, Mesa AZ
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, fire units responded to an apartment call near West University Drive Unit 61. Investigation found no active fire or smoke, but children reportedly tried to ignite small mailboxes and a faint smell of smoke was detected. Residents of the unit evacuated as a precaution. Non-emergency response was advised after confirmation of no fire.
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03:37
Transcript:
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Engine 223, Engine 203, ladder 201, east deputy, and battalion 271.
00:08
Fire Channel B3[1], Apartment Fire, near West University Drive, Unit 61, Engine 21, Engine 21, Engine 21, Engine 21, Engine 21, Engine 21, Engine 2203, Ladder 201, East Deputy, and Battalion 271, Fire Channel B3.
00:34
Battalion 271.
00:36
Fire Channel B3[1].
00:37
Apartment fire.
00:39
Near West University Drive.
00:42
Unit 61. Battalion 271.
00:45
Fire Channel B3[1].3.
00:58
We have a report of no smoke and no flames.
01:02
Is there any indication that we need to send more than just the first unit, emergency response?
01:10
Okay, Stephanie, that's negative.
01:12
Caller was advised that children had reported correction.
01:15
Caller was advised that children had tried to stop the apartment from fire.
01:18
There is a faint smell of smoke in the apartment but no flames.
01:26
Based on that update, we'll continue our response.
01:29
Thank you.
01:37
Apologies on the delay on scene.
01:40
I was on the call with the caller.
01:42
It's near West University Drive at Unit 61.
01:44
Caller was advised from other neighbors that children tried to set the apartment complex on fire.
01:51
There's no smoke or flames on scene at this time.
01:53
Caller reported a light smell of smoke inside the apartment.
01:57
Residents evacuated apartment 61; unknown if other apartments have been evacuated.
02:04
Fire Channel B3[1].
02:07
Yeah,
02:12
go ahead.
02:14
Unit 18 is on scene near West University Drive.
02:18
We have a two-story brick construction with flat roof.
02:23
Nothing showing.
02:25
This is an apartment complex.
02:28
This is University Command.
02:31
Command will be mobile,
02:33
offensive, out investigating.
02:36
We're going to work on a 360.
02:38
I'll have a further report to follow.
02:40
We'll be on the offensive strategy.
02:45
Structure is great flat roof.
02:47
Nothing telling me at this time.
02:48
Can that be mobile,
02:49
offensive,
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360, a follow?
02:55
And you, 22, 3, 2, 2000, I'm seeing 3 for smells.
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I'm behind 2, 2, 2.
03:06
3.
03:11
Do you want to send to non-emergency response for the caller? Some children tried to light small mailboxes on fire outside. We will further investigate but currently it appears there is no fire and no extension.
03:32
Copy that. All incoming units reduce to non-emergency response please.
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[1]
Fire Channel B3: Assigned fireground radio channel B3
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Location mentioned:
W University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85201
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