Fire crews investigate possible building fire on 50th St, Lubbock TX
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire and rescue units responded to reports of smoke coming from ceiling tiles at a commercial building on 50th Street, identified as Sun Loans. Responders noted that the occupants had evacuated and suspected the smoke might have resulted from heating equipment. No visible flames were seen upon arrival, and crews conducted an interior investigation while maintaining command of the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Lubbock City-County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Engine eight, engine 17, engine six.
00:03
Station one, battalion three are responding to a report of smoke coming from the ceiling tiles.
00:08
It may have started when they turned on their heater.
00:11
The occupants have evacuated.
00:12
They have been smelling smoke for about five to ten minutes.
00:16
This is at Sun Loans near 50th Street.
00:19
Requesting an EMS response.
00:26
This is Engine Eight.
00:28
Go ahead, Engine Eight.
00:33
Engine Eight's on scene at Sun Loans near 50th Street.
00:35
Single-story commercial structure; nothing visible.
00:39
Engines are operating in offensive mode investigating.
00:42
Keep the balance of the alarm coming.
00:46
Engine Eight will have Sun Loans command.
00:52
Engine eight's on scene of a single-story commercial building.
00:55
Nothing visible at this time.
00:56
Offensive mode continues with the balance of the alarm.
00:59
Engine eight will have command.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
50th St, Lubbock, TX 79412
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