Fire crews investigate smoke odor at hotel, Charlotte NC
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to La Quinta Inn near South Tryon Street in Charlotte after a worker reported smelling smoke inside the laundry room. Evacuation was recommended as a precaution while crews investigated. Responders found no visible smoke or flames at the five-story hotel and traced the odor to a ventilation fan. The situation appeared to be under control with no injuries reported.
Audio|Heard on: Mecklenburg NC Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
02:10
Transcript:
00:00
How many are responding? near South Tryon Street.
00:02
You're going to La Quinta Inn, cross streets of Nations Ford Road and Candler Lane.
00:06
It's twelve steel.
00:10
Called in by a worker on site.
00:13
A worker reports smelling smoke inside the laundry room.
00:15
She does not see it, just smells it.
00:17
It's been going on for about 5 minutes.
00:18
Evacuation was recommended.
00:20
Private hydrant on site should you need it.
00:24
Battalion eight copies.
00:28
Twelve arriving on scene.
00:30
Five-story hotel with nothing showing.
00:33
Engine twelve in command, plug at the corner.
00:38
Two more from scene, command reports nothing showing.
00:41
Forty-three is on scene and plugged in.
00:44
Forty-four is on scene.
00:48
Forty-four, stage near Yorkmont.
00:52
Let the ladder make it in.
00:57
This is forty-three.
00:58
Forty-three, near Yorkmont.
01:00
Lay into the ladder if needed.
01:05
Ladder 2, make the driveway behind Engine 12.
01:10
Ladder is on scene.
01:11
Copy, making driveway behind.
01:12
Find your truck.
01:16
Ladder, make your way in and investigate.
01:19
Engine 12, you have received an alarm for this building.
01:23
Command.
01:25
Your volume is really low.
01:26
Did you ask if we received an alarm for the building?
01:31
Negative alarm; you will receive one when fully staffed.
01:42
Let's hear what I understand.
01:46
Battalion eight, you're up.
01:48
Battalion eight to command.
01:51
Go ahead, chief.
01:54
What you got?
01:58
Odor of smoke from the bathrooms and laundry room.
02:05
Traced to a fan working in the area.
02:10
Copy.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Sloan Dr, Charlotte, NC 28208
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