Chimney fire reported near Red Oak Dr, Halfway MD
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible residential chimney fire near Red Oak Drive and Knotty Pine Drive in Halfway, Maryland. The fire appeared to be contained to the chimney and was extinguished before the termination of command. No injuries or major structural damage were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Washington MD Fire-Tac Group Calls
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01:46
Transcript:
00:00
All right, initially call from (name withheld) advised the top of the fireplace was on fire near the end of the call.
00:08
They advised that the fire was coming out of a chimney.
00:16
Engine 26, one on scene.
00:18
Single-story family residential structure.
00:20
Nothing evident from the Alpha/Bravo side.
00:32
Washington Chief 26 on the scene.
00:36
I'll be assuming radio command.
00:50
It is buggy (number withheld).
00:53
Battalion 3 is on the scene with two.
01:13
Had a fire in the chimney place.
01:15
It is out, back is down.
01:41
Also, (name withheld), I'm gonna go ahead and terminate command.
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:
Red Oak Dr & Knotty Pine Dr, Halfway, MD 21740
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