Fire alarm determined to be cooking mishap, Asheville NC
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm near Merrimon Avenue in Asheville. The small two-story mixed-use building was investigated, and the cause was determined to be a cooking-related incident. Other responding units were canceled after the situation was found to be safe.
Audio|Heard on: Asheville Fire
Listen to dispatch call
01:40
Transcript:
00:00
Battalion One, Engine Seven, Engine Thirteen, Ladder One, Squad One.
00:05
near Merrimon Avenue.
00:08
Fire alarm.
00:09
Battalion One, Engine Seven, Engine Thirteen, Ladder One, Squad One.
00:15
near Merrimon Avenue.
00:17
Fire alarm.
00:19
Annandale Avenue and Spears Avenue.
00:21
On fire two.
00:24
Call me that.
00:25
I'm sorry, I got you on fire too.
00:27
I apologize.
00:33
I'm good.
00:41
We're on scene.
00:43
Small two-story mixed use, not showing for two sides.
00:47
Seven will have command to hold the assignment.
00:54
He's not showing up for investigation.
00:56
I've been told the assignment has command.
01:03
Engine 13 is at a hydrant.
01:10
Communications from command.
01:16
The culinary mishaps keep Ladder One on scene, you can cancel the rest.
01:24
Over there, sir.
01:25
Ladder One is still en route.
01:27
You have squad on scene with you.
01:28
Meaning keep the squad?
01:33
They don't have a fan.
01:36
You can actually cancel Ladder One.
01:38
We'll handle ventilation.
01:40
We have a fan as well.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
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