Heat gun left on couch causes small fire, Lincoln NE


A heat gun left on a couch started a small fire in a resident's home. The fire has been put out, but the resident asked for assistance to clear the smoke and confirm that everything is safe.
Audio|Source: Lincoln Fire and Rescue
00:50
Transcript:
Engine 8. Zone 52. Still alarm[1]. At 1228, South 23rd Street. Unit 1. Respond on TAC 4[2]. Engine 8, respond to Zone 52. Still alarm. At 1228, South 23rd Street. Unit 1. Respond on TAC 4. Okay. Okay. This is still alarm zone 52 at 1228 South 23rd Street Department number 1. Tenant is calling in and advised that he had a heat gun on his couch that caught fire. The fire is out, but they want some help getting the smoke out and making sure the fire is completely done. We have Tech 4, Tech 4.
Engine 8. Zone 52. Still alarm[1]. At 1228, South 23rd Street. Unit 1. Respond on TAC 4[2]. Engine 8, respond to Zone 52. Still alarm. At 1228, South 23rd Street. Unit 1. Respond on TAC 4. Okay. Okay. This is still alarm zone 52 at 1228 South 23rd Street Department number 1. Tenant is calling in and advised that he had a heat gun on his couch that caught fire. The fire is out, but they want some help getting the smoke out and making sure the fire is completely done. We have Tech 4, Tech 4.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Still alarm: Non-emergency fire call (fire is out, but assistance requested)
[2]
TAC 4: Fire response radio channel
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Location mentioned:
Near S 23rd St, Lincoln, NE 68502
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