Fire alarm with smoke reported at Hiawatha building, Portland ME
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Fire & ArsonA fire alarm was reported at the Hiawatha building near Congress Street. Smoke was visible, and multiple fire units responded to investigate. No fire was seen from the outside during the initial check.
Audio|Heard on: Portland Fire
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00:52
Transcript:
00:00
Stand by for Box 4-9.
00:07
Second station, striking city box 2226 for the Hiawatha, near Congress Street, smoke showing from the box; fire units responding.
00:17
Rescue on the way.
00:18
Striking city box 2226 for the Hiawatha, near Congress Street, showing smoke.
00:25
On the box, fire units responding.
00:34
Ladder 6-4.
00:36
Ladder 6-0.
00:41
Large motor story, mixed oxygen.
00:43
Nothing seen from the outside.
00:44
Light as 6-4. Mobile for the investigation.
00:48
Can see nothing shown from the outside.
00:51
You're investigating, command.
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Location mentioned:
Congress St, Portland, ME 04101
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