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Smoke mistaken for fire near Hibiscus Drive

Heard on: Charlotte County Fire, Punta Gorda City Fire, and Punta Gorda Airport Fire
03:50
00:00
Bluish white smoke coming out from the back of the house.
audio iconFire & Arson
Hibiscus Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and EMS units responded to reports of blueish white smoke behind a home near Tropicana and Hibiscus Drive in Punta Gorda. Initial reports indicated a possible residential fire, but crews later determined the smoke was from cooking on a grill. Units were released once no fire hazard was found.

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