Firefighters respond to overheating fireplace, Easton MD
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a home near Congressional Court in Easton, Maryland, after reports that a gas fireplace was stuck on and overheating the house. The caller reported being unable to shut it off. Responders treated it as a non-emergency (cold) call.
Audio|Heard on: Talbot County Fire and EMS
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02:36
Transcript:
00:00
Little box sixty-two, station 60 service call near Congressional Court.
00:03
Congressional Court, cross streets of Tor Drive and Easton Club.
00:50
Called by the homeowner advising they have a gas fireplace.
00:56
They've been having issues with it and apparently it's turned all the way up.
01:00
They're unable to get it to turn off and the house is incredibly warm.
01:40
Okay, this is a cold response.
01:55
Okay, I'll be responding cold.
02:30
Chief 60, Engine 68, it would be a cold spot.
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Location mentioned:
Congressional Ct, Easton, MD 21601
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