Fire crews respond to blaze near Arlington Home, Birmingham AL
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As discussed during the dispatch call, multiple fire units responded to a possible structure fire at abandoned apartments near the Arlington Historical Home on Cotton Avenue and Second Street Southwest in Birmingham. Dispatchers reported smoke or flames visible from the building, and several engine and rescue companies were sent to the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Jefferson AL Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Engine and Rescue 14, Engine and Rescue 15, Engine 21, Engine 6.
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Quint 20, safety officer one, squad one, truck one, battalion two, battalion four, EMS four.
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Cotton Avenue, Second Street Southwest, caller reports abandoned apartments across from Arlington Historical Home are on fire.
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Engine and rescue 14, engine and rescue 15.
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Engine 21, engine six.
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Quint 20, safety officer one, squad one, truck one, battalion two, battalion five, EMS four.
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Quint 20, Cotton Avenue, Second Street Southwest.
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Caller reports abandoned apartments across from Arlington Historical Home are on fire.
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Location mentioned:
Cotton Ave SW, Birmingham, AL 35211
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