Structural fire causes floor collapse at Augusta street, Staunton VA
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Fire & ArsonFirefighters responded to a structural fire near North Augusta Avenue involving a furnace fire that caused a partial floor collapse. The fire was contained and crews were performing overhaul operations. Gas service to the property was not yet secured.
Audio|Heard on: Staunton Area Public Safety
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03:3
Transcript:
00:00
We're good on Division 2.
00:06
Okay,
00:07
please.
00:12
This is a Vision 2, is okay with that?
00:17
Okay, we've got guys on second floor right now, I'll let you know.
00:22
Okay,
00:23
we got a partial floor collapse.
00:26
On the floor furnace, fire it appears.
00:29
We need to get cleared so we can get across and protect the other bedroom.
00:39
Chief 9 and we're up to the station.
00:40
Chief 9 and wrapped at the station's here, 720.
00:54
Go ahead, Vistude.
00:59
It's going to be on unlevel space up on the second floor.
01:03
We've got light smoke and fire up here.
01:07
But we're going to come down next to meet the home second floor.
01:15
I think what they got big reach from first floor.
01:19
Okay.
01:21
The Avenue Command.
01:27
This update on the situation.
01:34
Out of floor, furnace, caught fire, collapsed into the basement.
01:37
Crews are working in search for remaining two bedrooms on the Bravo side.
01:42
Fire's in check.
01:43
We're working on overhaul right now.
01:49
An engine from Company 9, there's been no response to you want us to get an engine from 11 or no.
01:58
Yes, the engine not in response.
02:05
Up to (number withheld), North August Avenue, Cross Streets of 5th Street and 6th Street.
02:15
Commandant had advised that it's a working incident, there was a fire from the crawl space they're currently working on Everhall.
02:25
Excuse me, also gas then fire is not secured to the property if you notify Columbia and depending, please.
02:33
Have four.
02:45
Working to Central Fire, (number withheld), North August Avenue, switching off-rate, Waynesboro 2.
02:56
Hey, UC if you would, give me a fire marshal notification, please.
03:02
Time for it.
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Location mentioned:
N Augusta St, Staunton, VA 24401
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