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Electrical issue reported near Gibbs Ave

Heard on: Newport Fire
02:32
00:00
Station one,
audio iconFire & Arson
Gibbs Ave, Newport, RI 02840
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible electrical problem near Gibbs Avenue in Newport. A smoking outlet was reported, but the issue was determined to be an overloaded circuit caused by a space heater. The situation was handled without further emergencies.

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