Small dryer fire contained in Gaithersburg apartment, Gaithersburg MD
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a small dryer fire in an apartment near Quince Orchard Boulevard in Gaithersburg. The fire, located on the lowest level of the building, was contained and extinguished without injuries. All occupants safely evacuated and were accounted for.
Audio|Heard on: Montgomery MD Fire-Tac Group Calls
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02:2
Transcript:
00:00
We're coming to you, paramedic engine 708, battalion 705, and units responding.
00:05
Caller advises washer on fire,
00:08
not contained.
00:09
Complainant and family are leaving the building now.
00:12
You okay?
00:17
Sorry, I have a hydrant off of Quince Orchard Boulevard right there in front of the building.
00:24
Copy.
00:28
I'm going to drop it at another nearby point, okay?
00:32
All right, that's okay.
00:36
All right, can you just have somebody walk down to me? I'm on scene after all these points, three stories.
00:42
Got nothing out there.
00:45
On scene, covering a gauge at 708, nothing evident.
00:48
Probably 1900.
00:55
All occupants are accounted for, no injuries reported.
01:03
A small fire in a dryer, apartment near the lowest level.
01:05
It's going to be on the lowest level.
01:09
Company eight.
01:11
Oh, we're missing some type of patient.
01:13
No need for anything.
01:15
What company is that? Coming again, engine 708, 1940.
01:21
Yeah, 703 is on the scene.
01:24
On scene, battalion 103, 1914.
01:30
9703 to tactical command.
01:32
Go ahead, Chief.
01:35
Hi, I'm on the scene behind your tower.
01:37
You have an update?
01:39
That's correct.
01:40
Apartment near the lowest level.
01:45
Charlie quadrant.
01:46
Small fire in the dryer,
01:48
contained in the dryer,
01:50
no extension.
01:51
Working on extinguishing it now.
01:54
I'm good with somebody 8-8.
01:55
Inside, we'll be scaling this back in a second.
01:59
Occupants are accounted for.
02:01
No needs.
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:
Quince Orchard Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878
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