Electrical flash due to possible water damage at apartment, Racine WI
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Fire & ArsonA bright electrical flash was reported when a light switch was turned on at an apartment near Washington Avenue. Recent water issues may have caused the electrical problem.
Audio|Heard on: Racine/South Shore Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Attention Engine 6, respond to near Washington Avenue, Apartment 33.
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The caller saw bright flash when he turned on his light switch, no smoke or flame seen.
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He has a water issue and it may have caused an electrical problem.
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Engine 6, respond near Washington Avenue, Apartment 33.
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The caller saw a bright flash when he flipped on a light switch,
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no smoke or flame seen,
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there has recently been a water issue and it may have caused an electrical problem.
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Electrical problem, tematones 150.
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Location mentioned:
Washington Ave, Racine, WI 53405
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