Microwave fire contained at apartment complex, Austin TX
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported microwave fire at the Veer Apartments near Gessner Drive in Austin. Light smoke was found on the third floor, but there was no active fire. The fire was contained and ventilation was needed to clear smoke.
Audio|Heard on: Travis TX Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
03:43
Transcript:
00:00
Attention fire department, we have a light box alarm in box 2305 near Gessner Drive at the Veer Apartments for ladder 18, engine 16, engine 23, engine 18, battalion three, battalion seven.
00:18
We have reports of a microwave on fire on the third floor.
00:32
Engine 16 is on scene, assuming command.
00:36
We have a four-story midrise building is alarmed.
00:46
Nothing showing from the exterior.
01:15
Making our way to the third floor, still nothing showing.
02:03
We have light smoke.
02:06
The microwave is no longer on fire.
02:13
There is no active fire.
02:40
Microwave fire is out, ventilation needed.
03:06
We do have live smoke on the third floor.
03:09
No fire.
03:11
Our needs are just ventilation.
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Location mentioned:
Gessner Dr, Austin, TX 78753
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