Burnt food triggers false alarm at Santa Cruz Drive apartments, Indianapolis IN
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a possible apartment fire near Santa Cruz Drive in Indianapolis after smoke was seen coming from an upstairs unit. Evacuations were temporarily carried out as a precaution. Upon investigation, crews discovered the situation was caused by burnt food and the incident was downgraded with no fire found.
Audio|Heard on: Marion IN Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Units responding, correction near Santa Cruz Drive.
00:04
It's a two-story apartment building.
00:06
Evacuation is in progress.
00:07
There was smoke coming from one of the upstairs apartments.
00:21
Battalion Twenty, you have a possible apartment fire near Augusta Drive East.
01:02
Engine 61 is on scene near Santa Cruz Drive, two-story apartment building.
02:08
There's a slight odor of burnt food.
02:57
Chief, I'm comfortable we can downgrade this.
03:28
All companies responding to Santa Cruz Drive can disregard the run, except Station 61 by the authority of Battalion 60.
03:38
Battalion 60 terminating Santa Cruz command, release the operator.
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Location mentioned:
Santa Cruz Dr, Indianapolis, IN 46268
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