Structure fire at welding shop with explosions and fuel, Bellefontaine OH
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a welding shop near US 68 caught fire with flames and explosions. Diesel fuel and propane were present, increasing the danger.
Audio|Heard on: Logan County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
02:58
Transcript:
00:00
West Creek Fire, Richland Township Fire, BMRT Squad, respond to near US 68.
00:06
It's going to be for a workshop that is currently on fire.
00:09
Flames are showing.
00:37
Station 9 at BMRT Squad, Richland Township Fire, respond to near US 68.
00:43
It's going to be for a structure fire.
00:46
There are flames showing as a structure on fire.
00:48
Time of first page, 2116.
00:53
Chief 94 4,600.
01:00
Chiefs 94 4, 4600.
01:02
Go ahead.
01:05
Chief 94 is in Ralph's Station.
01:07
I have Unit 909 with me as well.
01:10
You're clear. Just being advised, there are multiple explosions coming from this location.
01:14
There is diesel fuel and propane at a welding shop.
01:21
You're clear, thank you.
01:36
Original Township Fire, BMRT Squad, respond to near US 68.
01:40
It's going to be a reference to commercial fire.
01:42
It's going to be a welding shop on fire.
01:43
Flames are showing explosions.
01:45
There is diesel fuel and propane in the shop.
01:47
Time of second page 2119.
01:55
4,600-2-91.
02:02
Go ahead for Chief 94.
02:04
294. I want to go ahead and page out Huntsville as well.
02:10
You're clear.
02:22
Jason, if I respond mutual late to near US 68.
02:24
Doorset, the U.S.
02:26
It's going to be for a shop on fire, a welding shop.
02:29
Diesel fuel is present, it is exploding, flames are showing.
02:43
Station 5, start towards near US 68.
02:47
It's going to be for a barn shop that is on fire.
02:52
It's going to be a welding shop.
02:53
Uses fuel and propane.
02:54
There are flames and explosions coming.
02:56
Time of first page 2120.
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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:
US-68, Bellefontaine, OH 43311
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