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Fire crews respond to smoke odor near Memorial ParkwayCharlotte NC

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Memorial Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28217

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of smoke odor inside a building near Memorial Parkway in Charlotte. The caller reported smelling smoke, though no visible fire was found. The building was evacuated as a precaution, and crews noted a private hydrant in front of the building.

Audio|Heard on: Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Fire
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01:56
Transcript:
00:00
Battalion 8, engines 47, 30, and 12, and tower 26.
00:05
Smoke odor inside near Memorial Parkway on F Foxtrot.
00:11
Battalion 8, engines 47, 30, and 12, and tower 26.
00:17
Smoke odor inside near Memorial Parkway on F Foxton.
00:27
Engine 20.
00:31
Go ahead, Engine 27.
00:36
We'll be responding now.
00:40
Just reading the notes, there is no alarm.
00:43
The light is just blinking.
00:44
That's what we're responding for?
00:46
That's affirmative, Engine 27.
00:51
Clear yourself that call and also try to put me available quarters.
00:55
See if I can get logged back in.
00:58
10-4, Engine 7. I'll show you available quarters.
01:06
Law and Engine 30 is en route.
01:07
Can you close our bay door?
01:14
430 securing Engine 30's front bay door.
01:21
Armed with Ladder 17.
01:22
I did try the subscriber (number withheld) they have in the notes, no answer, went straight to voicemail.
01:29
Ladder 17 copy.
01:35
I'm coming to responding near Memorial Parkway, cross streets Bryce Avenue, Arbor Loop Drive.
01:41
30 still.
01:42
Call came from the premise, apartment (number withheld).
01:45
Caller reporting she could smell smoke.
01:47
I did not see any smoke or fire.
01:49
Caller said she had vision problems with blurry contacts, but evacuation is complete.
01:54
You have a private hydrant in front of the building.

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Memorial Pkwy, Charlotte, NC 28217

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