Working structure fire isolated to machine near Hovis Road, Charlotte NC
Fire & ArsonDispatch audio for a working structure fire near Hovis Road. Multiple fire units are sent. The crew reports water on the fire, gas is controlled, and ventilation is in progress. The fire looks confined to a single machine inside the building. Responders reported people on scene, including children; a 10-year-old with asthma was noted and patients were moved to the nurse’s office. No injuries were reported in the audio. Command coordinates suppression, backup lines, and ventilation.
Audio|Source: Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Fire
09:7
Transcript:
Battalion 9, Engine 5, Engine 10, Investigator 3, and Ladder 4, working structure fire near Hovis Road, on C Charlie. Station reassignment: Engine 3 move to station 29. Engine 3 also reported a separate MVA near Martin Road. Repeated: working structure fire near Hovis Road on C Charlie. Command advises units to come around to the back corner. Field comms confirm working structure fire near Hovis Road on C Charlie. Engine 24 lift assist call on F Fox Trot. Ladder 13, check primary and investigate to find exact fire location. We have a man door in the back. (name withheld), copy. Report of two displaced, with one child. They responded for a 10-year-old male, asthmatic; patients are to be located in the nurse's office. There are two children under two years old and two adults reported. Battalion 6 on scene. Water on the fire; gas has been controlled; working on electric. Primary on first floor complete and negative for fire extension. It appears the fire is isolated to one machine. Ventilation is being completed; there's a ventilation fan above the machine moving smoke out. Engine 25 bringing a line as backup. Units advised to hold one line outside. Ladder 4 requested to assist. UCN to assist with equipment en route.
Battalion 9, Engine 5, Engine 10, Investigator 3, and Ladder 4, working structure fire near Hovis Road, on C Charlie. Station reassignment: Engine 3 move to station 29. Engine 3 also reported a separate MVA near Martin Road. Repeated: working structure fire near Hovis Road on C Charlie. Command advises units to come around to the back corner. Field comms confirm working structure fire near Hovis Road on C Charlie. Engine 24 lift assist call on F Fox Trot. Ladder 13, check primary and investigate to find exact fire location. We have a man door in the back. (name withheld), copy. Report of two displaced, with one child. They responded for a 10-year-old male, asthmatic; patients are to be located in the nurse's office. There are two children under two years old and two adults reported. Battalion 6 on scene. Water on the fire; gas has been controlled; working on electric. Primary on first floor complete and negative for fire extension. It appears the fire is isolated to one machine. Ventilation is being completed; there's a ventilation fan above the machine moving smoke out. Engine 25 bringing a line as backup. Units advised to hold one line outside. Ladder 4 requested to assist. UCN to assist with equipment en route.
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Location mentioned:
Near Hovis Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208
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