Apartment fire traps occupant in smoke-filled unit, Louisville KY
Fire & ArsonA fire caused by food on the stove broke out near Garland Avenue, filling an apartment with smoke. The occupant in apartment (number withheld) was trapped inside and unable to reach the door or escape. Emergency responders were contacted and efforts to assist the trapped person were ongoing.
Audio|Source: Louisville Fire (Fire 1-4, LFR Alert)
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Transcript:
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Italian 1, Engine 2, Truck 1, Battalion 1, Engine 16.
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Fire. Food on the stove near Garland Avenue.
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Engine 2, engine 16, truck 1, and battalion 1.
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It was funding for a food fire near Garland Avenue, cross of south 17th and south 16th.
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In apartment (number withheld), caller advised the apartment is filling up with smoke and they are unable to get out at (number withheld).
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I am one, call taker is still on the phone with the caller.
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She said that she's unable to get to the door.
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The call taker can hear her beating on the door, try to get her out, but she's unable to move.
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Location mentioned:
Near Garland Ave, Louisville, KY 40210
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