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Sparking electrical outlet mistaken for structure fire, Gardena CA
Fire units responded to a report of a possible structure fire near West 144th Street. Upon investigation, it was found to be only a sparking electrical outlet and the response was canceled.
Audio|Heard on: Los Angeles County Fire - LAC C-21
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Transcript:
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LA, engine 159 is on scene near West 144th.
00:05
And a one-story single-family dwelling with nothing showing.
00:08
Engine 159 will be out investigating.
00:12
Engine 159, LA copies, nothing showing.
00:15
Agent 159, LA, copies, nothing showing.
00:19
Agent 159, 158 on stage.
00:22
Stage.
00:27
That copies and hold.
00:35
Allian, 159 with a follow-up.
00:37
It's going to be a sparking outlet only.
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159 can't handle.
00:39
You can't go ahead and cancel the assignment, release the companies.
00:44
59LA, copy, sparking outlet only release the companies.
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Location mentioned:
W 144th St, Gardena, CA 90249
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