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Small fire contained at apartment in EncinoLos Angeles CA

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audio iconFire & Arson
Newcastle Ave, Encino, CA 91316

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported structure fire at a three‑story apartment building near Newcastle Avenue in Encino. Smoke was initially observed but later identified as residual from an earlier incident. The fire was declared out and all additional resources were released.

Audio|Heard on: Los Angeles City Fire
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02:45
Transcript:
00:00
Metro Fire Engine and Rescue 83 on scene near Newcastle Avenue.
00:04
Three-story,
00:06
Correction Center Hall apartment.
00:08
Nothing showing.
00:09
Investigate a boat.
00:13
Engine 83, roger.
00:19
Structure fire near Newcastle Avenue.
00:23
Engine 83 on scene of three-story center hall apartment building has been showing.
00:29
Investigating.
00:34
I copy you have your rescue and you have the invest.
00:38
Let me know what you find.
00:43
Copy that. ER is reporting 3rd floor,
00:46
Reading up 3rd floor.
00:53
One twenty-three twenty-five.
01:05
Engine 83 from Light Force 93.
01:07
Let me know if you need assistance.
01:08
I can send my engine with you.
01:14
Residual smoke from our previous incident.
01:17
Engine 83, Light Force 93 can handle.
01:20
Take back all the comms.
01:22
We'll just flow out this 3rd floor.
01:26
Roger. I'm gonna get back to TAC and we'll go to three.
01:32
Yeah, roger that, Cap.
01:40
Near South Main Street.
01:53
Picture of Light Force 93 on scene near Newcastle.
01:59
This is residual smoke from fire out.
02:06
Engine 83 will handle.
02:10
You can cancel all the resources and you can also have back to tech.
02:14
I'm gonna go to eight.
02:18
Light Force 93 ready.
02:24
Structure fire, near Newcastle Avenue.
02:27
Light Force 93, Engine 83 will handle.
02:31
Fire out.
02:39
Third floor, very light residual from the initial.
02:44
Fire out.

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Newcastle Ave, Encino, CA 91316

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