Fire caused by lit curtain evacuates hotel, New Albany IN
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a curtain was intentionally set on fire in a hallway of the Fairfield Inn and Suites hotel near Daisy Summit. Smoke was reported on the third floor. The hotel was evacuated, and firefighters responded quickly to put out the fire and set up ventilation.
Audio|Heard on: New Albany Police and Fire
Listen to dispatch call
03:55
Transcript:
00:00
All fire companies respond to District 4 on a box alarm at Fairfield Inn and Suites, near Daisy Summit.
00:10
Staff advised there is smoke on the third floor.
00:15
A curtain was lit on fire in the hallway; the fire is believed to be out.
00:22
All subjects evacuated the building across State Street at 1811.
00:36
EMS responding and standing by for a box alarm at near Daisy Summit at the Fairfield Inn and Suites.
00:45
Stand by for a box alarm at 1811.
00:54
All right, the fire is out.
00:57
At Fairfield near Daisy Summit, we have a fire currently.
01:07
Staff advising someone lit a curtain on fire in the hallway.
01:13
Clear.
01:19
Engine floor is on scene.
01:21
Multi-story brick hotel, no short at this time.
01:26
The building has been evacuated.
01:28
Advise further.
01:34
We need to be painted by fire.
01:37
We have a member on the fire channel.
01:43
Copy 43, 1812.
01:49
Stand by the panel.
01:53
Four escort.
02:03
Possible.
02:09
Forty-two, 1814.
02:15
I'm probably 31.
02:16
I'm sorry, 31.
02:23
We're going to see on the third floor.
02:27
It appears we have some curtains on fire, which are out at this time.
02:33
We will set up ventilation on the third floor.
02:40
Everyone is okay.
02:41
You have an extension to tell?
02:44
I'm shaking the walls at this time.
02:52
31's on the scene, engine 1.
02:55
Take the Siamese.
02:57
Two things: attention here.
03:06
Okay.
03:11
All I'm saying.
03:12
That's about a hydrant.
03:18
Engine 3, take your crew in and see if engine 4 can make the hand.
03:24
It's very clear.
03:29
Go ahead and see you in time, boy.
03:36
About 1818.
03:41
Get a hold of maintenance down there.
03:45
Four, that's where.
03:50
Press 4W. Truck one is bringing up ventilation fans.
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:
Daisy Summit, New Albany, IN 47150
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