Chimney fire contained on Ridgeway Drive, Hartland WI
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a chimney fire near Ridgeway Drive in Hartland. Residents and pets evacuated safely. Smoke and embers were initially visible but later subsided. The chimney fire appeared contained, and there were no reports of active flames once officials arrived.
Audio|Heard on: Waukesha WI Fire Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:32
Transcript:
00:00
G51, go ahead.
00:02
Chief 51 is en route to the fire.
00:06
Message received.
00:09
And units en route to Ridgeway Drive.
00:12
Caller advises they have a chimney fire.
00:15
Looks like we did get them to finally evacuate.
00:18
The pets should also be out of the residence.
00:21
They advise the chimney's on the main floor.
00:24
There was both flames and smoke visible, but don't have any additional at this time.
00:29
We're still gathering.
00:35
And units are out to Ridgeway for their caller.
00:38
Initially, there was a lot of smoke and embers coming from the chimney.
00:41
Has since died down a bit again.
00:43
We're still trying to gather exactly.
00:47
And units are out to Ridgeway Drive.
00:50
Caller advises they've had a fire in the fireplace for the last 3 hours and have been feeding it.
00:55
Looks like that's when they just now recently noticed the embers and smoke coming from the actual chimney.
01:03
Looks like WSD is already in the area.
01:05
We should have general size up here shortly.
01:17
Western Lakes Tender 52 en route.
01:20
Message received, Tender 52 en route.
01:24
And units are out to Ridgeway Drive.
01:26
Waukesha Sheriff's Department is on scene and contact advising no active flames.
01:30
However, if you see embers coming out of the top of the chimney.
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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:
Ridgeway Dr, Hartland, WI 53029
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