Light fixture sparks and smokes in retail store, Burlington IA
Fire & ArsonA light fixture inside a retail store near East Agency began sparking and smoking due to exposed wires. Staff evacuated the store safely. Firefighters responded, investigated the situation, and started ventilating the building to ensure safety.
Audio|Source: Des Moines County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Arlington Fire respond to near East Agency, Burlington.
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They said a light fixture blew and the wires are exposed, it's sparking and smoking.
00:08
Staff plan to have everybody exit the store.
00:10
An individual is running away towards the bridge.
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727 made access to the apartment.
00:18
There was something burning on the stove.
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They are starting ventilation.
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7.556 and then route to six spotting gets.
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That's down, 741.
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741.
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741 and round 6 reporting good.
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Descom 756.
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TestCom 756 The Compt 756 is on scene near commercial building. Nothing showing at this time. I do have some.
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Evacuations from near retail store, some workers are outside going to be able to investigate.
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I'll be on 716.
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I'll be on the scene.
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Near retail store, the fire team will send command.
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756, go type 3.
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756 on attack 3rd from command.
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Are you guys at that light fixture yet?
00:58
Okay, 721's pulling up, they'll be in just a second.
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Store management will show us where the electrical panels are so we can attempt to isolate that light fixture.
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Okay. Lieutenant will be coming in.
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Location mentioned:
Near E Agency St, Burlington, IA 52601
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