Structure fire at house near Hearst Street and Transcontinental, Metairie LA
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Fire & ArsonA structure fire occurred near Hearst Street and Transcontinental Drive due to a fireplace being lit without opening the flue, causing smoke to fill the house. Occupants were advised to evacuate.
Audio|Heard on: Jefferson Parish Eastbank Fire Departments
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Transcript:
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j 168 squad 169 engine 138 out of 137 160 respond to a structure fire near Hearst Avenue and Transcontinental Drive and Kent Avenue on 1605.
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Occupants were advised to evacuate.
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They said they lit the fireplace,
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and the house filled with smoke.
00:27
They did not open the flue first, fire-alentime, 1834.
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Location mentioned:
Hearst St, Metairie, LA 70001
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