Water leak raises fire concern at Washington Avenue apartment, Racine WI
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Fire & ArsonFire crews responded to an apartment near Washington Avenue for water leaking from the roof into light fixtures. There was concern the water leak could cause an electrical fire, but no sparking or arcing was observed.
Audio|Heard on: Racine/South Shore Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Quentin 4 responds to near Washington Avenue, Apartment 7.
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There is a large water leak from the roof into the apartment through the light fixtures.
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Personnel on scene are concerned it could potentially start a fire.
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Quentin 4 responded to near Washington Avenue, Apartment 7 between Cochernie and Taylor.
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Water is leaking from the roof and into the apartment, coming from the lights.
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They are concerned it could start a fire.
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No sparking or arcing at this time.
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Have it told us a nice deal too.
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Location mentioned:
Washington Ave, Racine, WI 53405
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