Fire contained at apartment building in Van Nuys, Los Angeles CA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a structure fire at a two-story apartment building near Sherman Way in Van Nuys. One unit on the second floor was involved. The fire was contained after an offensive operation, and the incident was declared under control at 4:18 p.m.
Audio|Heard on: Operations Alternate Control - Structure Fire Incidents
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Transcript:
00:00
Metro Battalion 14 is on scene assuming Sherman IC,
00:03
confirming the size of two-story garden-style apartment had fire in one unit on the second floor.
00:09
Currently operating in an offensive mode, we have the bulk of the fire knocked down.
00:13
The command post is on Sherman Way across from (number withheld).
00:18
This is Sherman IC, Roger.
00:20
We also have 10 minutes on the incident timer.
00:24
Metro Sherman IC, DOT has been attached for traffic.
00:27
Control, we'll need that.
00:29
We'll also need DWP power side and gas company.
00:34
Sherman IC, roger.
00:35
DOT, DWP, and gas.
00:39
Metro Sherman IC, we do have a knockdown.
00:41
We'll hold the tac.
00:42
We'll move this back to channel eight.
00:46
Sherman IC, Roger.
00:47
Your knockdown time will be 1618 hours.
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Location mentioned:
Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91405
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