Smell of burning wires reported at residence near Highway 78, Jasper AL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded near Highway 78 after a report of burning wires inside a residence. The occupant and her son evacuated safely. No fire was seen but a haze was reported. Alabama Power was notified.
Audio|Heard on: Walker County Fire
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Transcript:
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Control to Townley Fire, respond to location near Highway 78,
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for the smell of wires burning inside a residence, cross street through Blackwell Road and Saragossa Road.
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This is due to no response from Saragossa at the 20-minute mark.
00:19
Alabama Power has been notified.
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Acknowledgment (Message received).
00:32
Last unit, was this town like going around?
00:40
Acknowledgment. We can't get a stretch on the structure.
00:44
Townley, we show that as a brick duplex.
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Family, we have you en route to 4.
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Correction to location near Highway 78,
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Saragossa's fire coverage.
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For the smell of wires burning inside a residence, cross streets are Blackwell Road and Saragossa Road.
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We did notify Alabama Power.
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This is due to no response from Saragossa at the 20-minute mark.
01:24
Caller advised that she had gotten her son out and they were outside in their vehicle.
01:31
Acknowledgment for receipt.
01:40
Townley, she also advised that it was like a haze all through the house.
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It was not actual smoke and she didn't see any fire.
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But she was scared and wanted to get it checked out.
01:57
Stand for.
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Location mentioned:
Hwy 78, Jasper, AL 35501
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