Fire crews handle possible arson at vacant house, Muskogee OK
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire and rescue units responded to a possible structure fire involving an abandoned house near Elgin Avenue in Muskogee. Smoke was visible from the chimney when crews arrived. It was suggested that the fire may have been started by unidentified individuals entering the building. Engine One and Car 32 responded to the scene to manage the incident.
Audio|Heard on: Muskogee County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
03:2
Transcript:
00:00
He says from the structure fire near Elgin Avenue.
00:06
Five fifty-three.
00:10
Supposedly some (names withheld) went inside and set the fire.
00:13
(Description withheld), gray hoodie, jean jacket,
00:16
Walking across the street toward a house now.
00:23
Four thirty-two responding.
00:24
Firefighter responding near Elgin Avenue.
00:29
Responding.
00:32
It's in this abandoned house.
00:39
Probably don't think.
00:40
Okay.
00:46
Unit two three is fine, near Elgin Avenue for structure fire.
00:51
Incident seven responding near Elgin Avenue.
01:01
There's black smoke visible from the chimney.
01:04
Okay.
01:09
Another uniform.
01:12
Party call.
01:19
One, I copy delay.
01:25
For Whataburger.
01:28
Near West Shawnee Bypass.
01:30
In the lobby, plaid shirt, black shorts.
01:37
Fire standby.
01:39
Okay.
01:41
Yeah, five.
01:44
Five post central.
01:53
Great work from tank to fireplace, will check near Elgin to find the person responsible.
02:03
Okay.
02:08
Car 32 is on scene.
02:10
We do have smoke coming from the chimney.
02:15
You're showing car 32 on scene?
02:19
Engine one is on scene.
02:22
Copy, engine one on scene.
02:28
Elgin.
02:29
Near Elgin Avenue, Muskogee.
02:36
Are you on scene?
02:38
Copy.
02:40
Hey, do you want to go ahead?
02:42
Are you at Junction and Elgin?
02:47
We're at 24th and Elgin.
02:50
Copy that. We've got this handled.
02:53
Go back down to Junction and Elgin.
02:56
There was somebody burning in the backyard.
02:58
See what that is if you don't mind.
03:00
Engine one copies, headed there.
Disclaimer:
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:
Elgin Ave, Muskogee, OK 74401
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