Firefighters respond to fireplace explosion in Monterey, Monterey CA
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a report of a gas fireplace explosion near Federal Court and Larkin in Monterey. The explosion caused damage but the fire was contained with no flames visible.
Audio|Heard on: Monterey County Fire & EMS
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Transcript:
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Medic Engine 2, Medic Engine 1, Battalion 2, and Truck 1 responding to an unconfirmed structure fire.
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Near Federal Court, cross of Larkin, Monterey.
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The top of a gas fireplace exploded and caused damage to surrounding items.
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No flames seen.
00:36
The fireplace is still running north of the shelf and appears to be contained.
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Firefighters are checking the situation.
00:44
Conditions appear stable.
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Location mentioned:
Monterey, CA
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