Fire units respond to smoking water heater, Lubbock TX
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a residence near 8th Street in Lubbock after reports of a smoking water heater emitting a hissing sound. The occupants had safely evacuated prior to their arrival, and responders confirmed there was no visible fire from the small single-story home.
Audio|Heard on: Lubbock City-County Public Safety
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Transcript:
00:00
Dispatch copy all mark give.
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Quint three, engine seven, truck seven, battalion two, and engine nine.
00:04
You're responding to near 8th Street for a water heater that is smoking.
00:10
Everyone has evacuated.
00:13
The water heater is also making a hissing noise.
00:19
Thirteen 17.
00:22
Thirteen 17.
00:26
Assisting one male with a ride to Sunrise Canyon installing.
00:30
One (number withheld).
00:33
Ten (number withheld).
00:39
Thirteen 16, I'll be following (number withheld).
00:43
Ten four.
00:49
Dispatch, Battalion 2 is on scene.
00:51
We have a small single-story residence.
00:53
Nothing visible.
00:54
Folks standing outside.
00:56
If balance alarm coming, Battalion 2 will have command of this.
01:04
Thanks, you are seeing away from the last single-story residence, nothing visible.
01:07
You do have people outside keeping the balance and have command.
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Location mentioned:
8th St, Lubbock, TX 79416
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