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Fire in condominium caused by burning wood in fireplace, Simi Valley CA

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Birch Gln Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93063

Fire crews responded to a condominium fire near Birch Glen Avenue in Ventura County. The fire involved burning wood in a fireplace with zero-clearance, investigated by units on scene.

Audio|Heard on: Ventura County Fire - Ch 1,2,5,8
Listen to dispatch call
02:51
Transcript:
00:00
Structure fire reported near Birch Glen Avenue.
00:02
Multiple engines and battalions dispatched.
00:04
Units investigating the two-story condominium fire.
00:09
00:14
Additional assistance requested.
00:22
Units clear.
00:29
Units clear.
00:36
Unit reporting from location near Kaya Aurora.
00:45
Cancellation advised.
00:50
Acknowledged.
00:52
Structure fire near Birch Glen Avenue.
01:05
Command units en route.
01:10
Acknowledged.
01:15
Medical unit responding.
01:18
Medical unit ready for instructions.
01:22
Acknowledged.
01:23
Request to relay message to command.
01:26
Cancellation at command discretion.
01:30
Message copied.
01:38
Command advising of traffic conditions.
01:44
Acknowledged.
01:46
Unit 43 reports two-story condominium fire under investigation.
01:52
Under investigation.
01:53
Location near Birchcroft and Oak Haven.
02:00
Message copied.
02:01
Investigation ongoing near Berkeley and Oak Haven.
02:15
Unit 41 at two-stage response.
02:23
Communications with units 41 and 43.
02:30
Situation reported at location near South Victoria Avenue.
02:40
Clarification requested on unit.
02:45
Truck unit advised to check building; fire caused by burning wood and zero-clearance issues.

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Location mentioned:
Birch Gln Ave, Simi Valley, CA 93063

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