Fire crews investigate structure fire in Easton, Easton MD
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report of a possible fire at a two-story multifamily structure near South Higgins Street and South Lane in Easton, Maryland. Units including Engine 63, Engine 68, and Chief 60 established South Lane Command and conducted a full investigation. The resident was outside upon arrival. Utilities were contacted, and crews checked gas and electric connections. No immediate fire signs were observed, and venting was recommended for safety.
Audio|Heard on: Talbot County Fire and EMS
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03:46
Transcript:
00:00
On local box six one, engine sixty-three is on location.
00:03
Two-story multifamily structure.
00:07
Resident is outside.
00:08
Nothing apparent.
00:09
Investigating, passing command (number withheld).
00:15
Engine sixty-eight responding.
00:22
South Lane command.
00:27
Local box (number withheld) is establishing South Lane command (number withheld).
00:44
Keep coming in South Higgins.
00:58
South Higgins Street and South Lane.
01:01
Paramedic ninety-six, stage (number withheld).
01:12
Yes. Two-story Type 5 all the way around.
01:16
Electric is on Bravo, gas is on Charlie.
01:19
No evidence of a basement.
01:21
Crew sixty-three is inside Alpha with three.
01:45
Chief sixty arriving.
02:50
Command, can you contact utilities?
03:08
Command, I spoke with utilities.
03:36
Recommend venting the original building.
03:41
If we can lower the levels in the commercial building.
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Location mentioned:
S Higgins St & South Ln, Easton, MD 21601
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