Fire crews handle structure blaze on Empire Ave, Berrien County MI
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters in Berrien County responded to a structure fire near E Empire Ave in Michigan. The incident involved a major blaze with roof collapse and power shut-off as a safety measure. Wind conditions limited aerial operations, and crews coordinated use of ground ladders and water access points. Utility crews worked to cut power, and the command team discussed possible use of heavy equipment to assist with the response. No personal injuries or names were confirmed in the available radio communications.
Audio|Heard on: Berrien County Met North Public Safety
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04:44
Transcript:
00:00
Okay, Engine 323 from command.
00:02
Can you get a ladder to the TAC boss?
00:06
I think he's on the Delta side right now.
00:12
Oh, like an aerial ladder.
00:17
Limited by the wind at this point.
00:19
25 plus, we really can't go up.
00:25
She's running through the roof now.
00:27
Not much we can hear from ground level.
00:35
Command, still wanting a ladder in the back.
00:43
Command from 6003 Charlie.
00:46
Go ahead. All right.
00:49
Oh, the chimney's probably got to go down and collapse.
00:52
Just be aware.
00:55
Okay, all units stay clear of the chimney.
00:57
All units stay clear of the chimney.
01:05
Engine three, go ahead.
01:08
How far is on scene?
01:10
At twelve twenty-three.
01:19
Stand by.
01:22
Packed from command.
01:23
Will ground ladder work at all or only aerial?
01:29
An aerial would be the best option.
01:32
I wouldn't put a ladder on this thing right now, the way it's mending.
01:37
Okay.
01:44
Engine three, I'm trying to find another access in.
01:47
Front door is secured.
01:54
Got it.
02:01
Charlie corner, your roof has collapsed.
02:05
Okay, copy.
02:06
Bravo Charlie corner reference collapsed.
02:08
Has AEP got the power cut back there yet?
02:13
Working on it now.
02:17
Okay.
02:24
Henderson and Clark,
02:25
get with Luker.
02:26
Let's get the RAM deployed to the Delta side at least for now because we're starting to lose that.
02:38
Command to all units.
02:40
Go ahead.
02:43
As much stuff is in this house, it may be a good time to start thinking about an excavator or a cloth.
02:49
Okay, I'll call (name withheld).
02:57
02 from command, (name withheld) is going to be en route with one.
03:02
Go ahead.
03:03
4201, can you come to the command post for a quick face-to-face?
03:09
I'm out.
03:15
(name withheld), recharge that RAM.
03:19
Understood.
03:27
Command power's cut.
03:30
Copy, power's cut.
03:37
Sorry, sorry.
03:41
Go ahead, Charlie.
03:44
Through the window, 2nd floor is going on the main house.
03:49
Okay, copy.
03:50
I have a RAM Delta.
03:52
Just coordinate with (name withheld).
03:54
He's coming back to you. We just did a face-to-face.
03:56
If you need any other needs or any other hand lines, let me know.
04:02
We're gonna see if we can hit this window back here and break it out and get some water in there.
04:08
Okay, perfect.
04:09
Just let me know what you need.
04:11
We got plenty of people.
04:19
Also, can (name withheld) come in off Empire and come the alley that way?
04:27
I'll say he's seen most of the truck.
04:28
Yeah.
04:34
Power is cut.
04:38
Copy power.
04:41
Have him park at BJ's and come across the block.
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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:
E Empire Ave, Michigan 49022
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