Structure fire with explosions in Nelson Township, Garrettsville OH
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a structure fire occurred near Knowlton Road in Nelson Township with reported explosions. A man in his 60s was outside with unknown injuries. Multiple fire departments and EMS units responded to the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Portage County Fire, EMS and Police
Listen to dispatch call
02:33
Transcript:
00:00
Attention, Garethillazil Fire Department and Community EMS, you are being requested near Knowlton Road in Nelson Township for a structure fire.
00:12
We're getting reports that there is a home on fire.
00:15
There were explosions.
00:17
We have a male in his 60s that is outside with unknown injuries.
00:21
Attention,
00:23
Courtsville Fire Department and Community EMS.
00:25
You're being requested near Knowlton Road in Nelson Township for reports of a possible structure fire in a home.
00:36
Male in his 60s with unknown injury.
00:40
Timeout, 1411.
00:47
20916, you're en route 1411.
00:54
100, if you could activate us with the first home alarm, that's what made it.
01:03
In Nelson Township,
01:06
caller,
01:08
the neighbor said that they heard explosions.
01:11
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
01:17
You're en route 1412.
01:27
John, Nolton,
01:30
was 49.
01:33
Okay.
01:39
Awesome. You're en route 1414.
01:45
When fire at Dirichville, did you want a tanker?
01:51
Thank you.
02:03
Attention, Hiram Fire Department.
02:06
Engine is being requested for Nelson Township, near Knowlton Road, for a report of a structure fire, possible injury, and explosions.
02:13
for a report of a structure fire, possible injury, and explosions.
02:18
Attention,
02:20
Hiram Fire Department.
02:21
Engine is being requested, Nelson Township, near Knowlton Road, for a structure fire,
02:29
reports of explosions.
02:30
And a possible injury, timeout, 14, 15.
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:
Knowlton Rd, Garrettsville, OH 44231
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