Apartment fire with heavy smoke on second floor, Charleston WV


Firefighters responded to an apartment fire near Central Avenue in Jarrett Terrace, Charleston. Heavy smoke was reported on the second floor and people were seen on the fire escape. Multiple fire and rescue units worked to manage the situation.
Audio|Source: Charleston Fire and EMS Dispatch
03:38
Transcript:
00:00
Structure fire, near Central Avenue, Jarrett Terrace, multiple units responding, smoke showing on second floor hallway.
00:28
Units coordinating and responding, details on scene updates.
00:57
Heavy smoke on second floor confirmed, unknown apartment, ladder pickup requested.
01:24
Command on scene, no fire visible outside, people reported on fire escape.
01:47
Communications between units and station ongoing.
02:14
Rescue and engine units on scene and en route as needed.
02:44
Command verifying fire pump status and standpipe connection.
03:12
Maintenance advising work fluid on boat, small fires being addressed.
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Location mentioned:
Near Central Ave, Charleston, WV 25302
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