Light fixture burns out causing strong burning smell in building, Austin TX
Fire & ArsonA custodian reported hearing a popping noise and a strong burning smell near room 3108 at the amplified center. Officers found that a light fixture had burned out, causing the odor but no visible fire or smoke. The area is being aired out for safety.
Audio|Source: Travis County Law Enforcement
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Transcript:
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I just got a flag down by custodian.
00:02
He heard some sort of popping noise in building 3,000, the amplified center.
00:06
I'm checking it up.
00:07
Good. Good.
00:08
Robert (name withheld), 0-939.
00:12
White Alley. Let's follow two.
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122. 122.
00:15
And for, we're by room 3108.
00:19
It seems like one of the light bolt fixtures burned out, heavy smell, smoke, but there's no fire, there's no visual smoke or anything.
00:27
Can you go ahead and put it in a war quarter?
00:30
Gentle. BK9, BK17, just for your 43[1] that alarm company, just call back to cancel.
00:34
I think we'll call for.
00:35
We're making contact with your owner.
00:36
Thank you. Thank you.
00:41
Paul 33 to David 32.
00:43
Go ahead.
00:44
Hey, that vehicle can get on Flock in the tow truck and run route.
00:49
I put it on teams.
00:50
That's for it.
00:52
It's just localized that one set of lights right above room 3108.
00:59
And, because he's not going to work tonight.
01:01
The smoke's pretty strong in there, so he's going to let it air out.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
43: Information/Message (context: update on alarm company calling to cancel)
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Location mentioned:
Near Esperanza Crossing Building 2, Austin, TX 78758
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