Fire crews battle townhouse blaze in Hockessin, Hockessin DE
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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a fire at a three-story townhouse near Amberfield Lane in Hockessin, Delaware. Flames were visible from the rear of the structure, and crews conducted suppression and search operations on multiple floors. The fire extended to the attic area but was contained following coordinated efforts by several fire units.
Audio|Heard on: New Castle DE Fire-Tac Group Calls
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04:4
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 12 on scene.
00:02
Three-story townhouse, fire showing from the rear.
00:13
We're out. Tower 12 first central.
01:06
Get up to that second floor rear and start opening near the asphalt.
01:15
Still looks like it's on the walls.
01:17
Heading for the attic.
01:20
We have extension on the second floor.
03:00
All primary searches completed in the fire building.
03:10
Command, you want the roof open?
03:12
Stand by on that until we get the second floor pulled.
03:19
Got smoke coming from the roof peak.
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Location mentioned:
Amberfield Ln, Hockessin, DE 19707
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