Small attic fire contained at Norfolk home, Norfolk VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a small residential fire near Simpson Court and Willow Terrace in Norfolk. The fire originated from a bathroom ventilation fan and extended into the attic and ceiling area. Crews from Engine 15 and Ladder 9 quickly contained the fire, applied water from above and below, and confirmed no further spread.
Audio|Heard on: Norfolk VA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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03:43
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 13 arrived.
00:02
We have a house fire near Simpson Ct and Willow Terrace.
00:10
Ladder nine, command.
00:13
Command.
00:16
Did you pull past the house?
00:22
We pulled back.
00:24
Pulled past. We came in off Modoc Avenue.
00:27
Engine 16, I'll see.
00:32
Rescue two's arrived.
00:38
Rescue two, come on in and help investigation please.
00:42
Rescue two received.
00:57
Battalion three has arrived.
01:09
I got Rescue Two investigating with you.
01:26
We opened up the master bathroom ceiling, found a small fire.
01:30
We're putting water on it now.
02:29
We isolated this to the vent, smoldering insulation around it.
02:34
We put water on it above and below with a water can.
02:58
Fire control.
03:29
It was a bathroom ventilation fan on fire.
03:33
Fire was controlled quickly.
03:35
There is no extension.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Simpson Ct & Willow Terrace, Norfolk, VA 23503
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