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Microwave causes outlet fire at Florence home, Florence SC

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Florence, SC

A microwave caused sparking at an electrical outlet, leading to a fire in a home near South Cashua Drive in Florence.

Audio|Heard on: West Florence Fire Rescue
Listen to dispatch call
02:50
Transcript:
00:00
2.31. Respond to 507 South Cashel Drive.
00:11
Clans, 507 South Cashel Drive, Clans, E. Highland Avenue and Shandon Drive, in reference to electrical hazard.
00:30
Westport Spark Department, West Florida Spire Department.
00:37
Engine 231,
00:39
this is going to be upgraded into a structure fire.
00:42
The complaint is calling in saying that the microwave is sparking at the outlet in the house.
00:54
We're still getting further.
01:00
In 211 respond.
01:03
Copy.
01:08
Agent 221 responding.
01:09
Copy 221. Copy 221.
01:17
C210 is responding.
01:20
Copy. Copy.
01:21
Ladder 214, isn't right?
01:28
Copy 214.
01:29
Central, engine 221s on the scene, single story, single family residence, nothing shown from exterior.
01:33
Damn, that's a gate.
01:37
Chief 210 is on scene.
01:45
South Cash Command,
01:46
engine 211.
01:55
On your arrival, pull in behind my vehicle.
01:59
Just stayed.
02:03
Copy.
02:05
Pans a version, service.
02:11
The engine 2-1-1 driving on tape.
02:15
Up.
02:23
Central, 221.
02:27
221. No fire, smoke conditions inside the house.
02:30
Cancel all units on team.
02:37
214, Kathy, clear and bail.
02:41
Central Covers.
02:47
Engine 211 has been released by command, returning the station.

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