Fire crews tackle smoke in downtown parking garage, Hartford CT
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to reports of heavy smoke at a parking garage near Talcott Street in Hartford. Multiple engine and ladder companies were dispatched to investigate a possible structure fire. Smoke was seen on several floors of the garage, and crews coordinated efforts on Fire Ground 1. The incident may have involved debris burning, and all sections of the garage were checked for safety.
Audio|Heard on: Hartford Fire Department
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02:19
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 2, Engine 1, Engine 5, Engine 8, Ladder 3, Ladder 6, Pack 1 in District 2, near Talcott Street. A possible structure fire with movement inside the parking garage and heavy smoke visible.
00:24
Cross streets Main and Market.
00:26
We'll be on fire at the road.
00:32
For Engine 2, Engine 1, Engine 5, Engine 8, Ladder 3, Ladder 6, Pack 1 in District 2.
00:36
Near Talcott Street.
00:38
Possible structure fire in the parking garage.
00:40
Heavy smoke reported.
00:42
Not sure where it's coming from.
00:43
We'll be on Fire Ground 1.
00:49
District 2 is on the scene.
00:52
Parking garage showing smoke from the first floor area.
00:57
Units checking in with District 2 command.
01:02
Sound point established.
01:04
District 2, District 1.
01:05
District 1 responding.
01:10
Passing your 5.
01:13
Chief, this is District 1.
01:14
Do you want me to start heading that way?
01:19
It's just a small debris fire.
01:21
Engine 7 is near Church Street.
01:24
Copy that.
01:26
I'm probably down in the middle of the road.
01:29
Crossing Hand and High.
01:31
Sorry, dispatch.
01:36
No, it's fire.
01:40
Roof.
01:46
Floor 3, roof fire.
01:54
Floors 1, 2, and 3.
01:55
All clear.
01:58
Myself and the irons are heading up to floors 4 and 5.
02:06
Okay, you want it from that side door?
02:11
Fire alarm District 2.
02:12
All units go to Fire Ground 1 for Talcott Street.
02:17
All units for Talcott Street switch over to Fire Ground 1.
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Location mentioned:
Talcott St, Hartford, CT 06103
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