Possible electrical fire prompts home evacuation in Missouri


Firefighters responded to a home where residents reported smelling burning wires and were evacuating due to a possible electrical fire. The children inside felt lightheaded, but the family declined EMS assistance. On arrival, firefighters found nothing obvious and began investigating.
Audio|Source: Jefferson County Fire and EMS - Digital
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(name withheld) 14 responding. 5614 responding. 5614 responding 227. 5600, 5614. Holden by the homeowners, stating they can smell wires burning in the home. They cannot find a source. They are evacuating the residents. They advise the children are feeling lightheaded, however EMS was refused. 5,600 on the phone. 5,600 on the scene, 2211. Nothing showing, see how to investigate. Nothing showing out investigating, 2211. 5,600 should address the county. 5,600. Tell them it's the last house on the right on Prunel Drive. 3614 where you clear on them? That's clear.
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