Cigarette fire reported outside home prompts evacuation, Charlotte NC


A fire was reported outside a home, leading to a response from emergency services. The caller initially indicated it was a house fire but later explained it was only a cigarette on fire. Evacuation was recommended for safety.
Audio|Source: Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Fire
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Transcript:
Battalion 1, Engines, 6, 8, 1, and 4. Ladder 1, Rescue 11, and Safety 1, House fire response near Commonwealth Ave. The caller initially reported a house fire but later clarified that it was just a cigarette on fire outside the home. Evacuation was advised as a precaution.
Battalion 1, Engines, 6, 8, 1, and 4. Ladder 1, Rescue 11, and Safety 1, House fire response near Commonwealth Ave. The caller initially reported a house fire but later clarified that it was just a cigarette on fire outside the home. Evacuation was advised as a precaution.
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Location mentioned:
Near Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
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