Dryer fire reported at apartment complex, Knoxville TN
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported dryer fire at the Brendan Park Apartments near Grayland Drive in Knoxville. Residents were evacuating due to heavy smoke. Units on scene found no visible fire or smoke from the exterior. A small HVAC fire was later identified and contained.
Audio|Heard on: Knox TN Fire-Tac Group Calls
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01:32
Transcript:
00:00
Answered near Grayland Drive, Brendan Park Apartments.
00:07
Proceeded down Staple with Country Woods for a dryer fire.
00:12
Reported to be smoking heavily.
00:13
They're evacuating the home.
00:15
There is a hydrant at Country Woods and.
00:18
Grayland Battalion Twenty-One, you have four engines, a squad, a tower.
00:24
Yourself and Battalion Twenty Three.
00:26
Dispatch, utility (number withheld) responding.
00:30
Utility (number withheld), copy.
00:34
Engine (number withheld).
00:35
We're on the scene.
00:38
Three-story multi-family dwelling, no signs of smoke or fire.
00:42
No signs of smoke or fire from the A side.
00:47
Building still occupied.
00:49
Engine (number withheld) will be out investigating.
00:51
Stage all units down at the entrance.
00:54
This is A and B.
00:57
Copy engine (number withheld)'s on the scene, three-story multifamily, side alpha with nothing showing.
01:03
Out for investigation tactical command, incoming unit stage at the entrances Alpha and Bravo.
01:10
Engine (number withheld) staged.
01:12
(number withheld) staged.
01:15
Dispatch, Tower (number withheld) staged.
01:18
Tower (number withheld), okay.
01:21
(name withheld), can you get through the gate?
01:26
Station 10, you continuing? They got a small fire in the HVAC.
01:31
Next to the unit grabs a plug.
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Location mentioned:
10 Mile Rd, Knoxville, TN 37923
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