Firefighters respond to house fire with explosions in Kennesaw, Kennesaw GA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a house fire near Token Way in Kennesaw after reports of explosions and visible smoke from the structure. Crews initiated an offensive operation, secured water supply, and conducted searches. The homeowner was safely outside and no injuries were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Cobb GA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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02:48
Transcript:
00:00
Rated oncoming units, the call is updated, saying that things are exploding in the home now, the caller reports.
00:06
Just for information.
00:09
This is 9-5-A.
00:11
Okay.
00:14
Get the numbers again, I'm having some issues.
00:18
Okay, we'll get you near Token Way.
00:24
(name withheld), go ahead and upgrade everybody.
00:27
We're upgrading.
00:29
It's 24 right here.
00:31
(name withheld) 24, Glenn.
00:34
We're going to be on the scene.
00:35
We've got neighbors outside.
00:36
They're pointing to this house.
00:37
It looks like the home.
00:39
There's nothing showing.
00:40
Two-story.
00:42
It looks like a basement.
00:44
It's choice for command.
00:46
Offensive operation.
00:49
Ray is going to be 24.
00:50
(name withheld), I'm sorry, it's 24.
00:52
A side structure.
00:53
Alpha.
00:55
(name withheld) is clear.
00:56
Agent McLaughy, get some viewers to spray the house.
00:58
I can't show him at the moment.
00:59
Two-story house with basement.
01:02
Interimating.
01:04
Level 1.
01:06
Timor.
01:08
Let me answer radio.
01:11
Greg, sorry, I'm sorry.
01:12
Homeowner is outside.
01:13
She is going to be in a kitchen.
01:15
I'm completing 360 at the front.
01:18
Radio is clear command, got the homeowner on site, advising fire in the kitchen, and I'm not seeing it.
01:27
Command radio, balance this alarm.
01:29
I just have smell of smoke.
01:31
It looks like a fire.
01:33
I do not see anything at this time.
01:35
Radio is clear, balancing the alarm.
01:37
Smoke coming from the Alpha side of the structure.
01:40
Radio is clear, mounting alarm, smoke from the Alpha side of the structure.
01:44
We'll be putting on a pre-connect.
01:46
Alpha side.
01:48
I'm not able to complete 360 due to smoke from the back.
01:52
Okay.
01:55
Is that Unit 18?
01:57
Okay.
02:02
Station 17 is open.
02:05
Okay.
02:07
Command to Engine 18, establish water supply.
02:12
Command to Truck 8.
02:17
Go ahead.
02:19
Come up here and assist with this line.
02:23
And then give me a search.
02:27
Engine 17, on scene.
02:30
Copy.
02:32
Truck 8 is clear.
02:33
We're one-handed out.
02:34
Fine, sir.
02:37
Alright, dispatch 417.
02:41
Station 17, copy.
02:44
Alright, Bill, go take it.
02:45
I'm about 10 minutes out, I've got a working structure fire.
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Location mentioned:
Token Way, Kennesaw, GA 30152
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