Chimney fire spreads to home in Charleston, Charleston ME
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a building fire near Main Road in Charleston. The fire began in a chimney and spread to a trailer. Smoke was reported inside the residence. One male occupant was present and was later confirmed to have evacuated. The smoke conditions improved after evacuation.
Audio|Heard on: Penobscot County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
03:23
Transcript:
00:00
Respond to near Main Road in Charleston for reported building fire.
00:05
Chimney fire that's now spreading to the trailer.
00:08
Time of page is 1914.
00:28
Came in as a chimney fire.
00:30
There's now smoke inside the home, believe that it's spreading.
00:33
There is one 27-year-old male on the premises with mental disabilities.
00:36
Unknown if he's evacuating.
00:38
He was trying to dig supplies up.
03:18
I copy the male has evacuated the home.
03:22
Smoke is lightening at this time.
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Location mentioned:
Main Rd, Charleston, ME 04422
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