Electrical issue prompts fire response in New Bern, New Bern NC
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a possible structure fire near Greensboro St in New Bern. Upon inspection, they found a burned electrical outlet caused by an issue with a fish tank. There was no active fire or damage beyond the outlet, and the scene was cleared after confirming no further hazard.
Audio|Heard on: Craven NC Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:53
Transcript:
00:00
Tower one responding near Greensboro St.
00:03
Houses are reported structure fire.
00:05
We're gathering further at this time.
00:06
Uphill of our response.
00:10
Newbound battalion one is on scene.
00:12
Nothing shown from a one-story wood frame residential.
00:15
Battalion one is going to be establishing command.
00:19
Trying one on scene, nothing showing.
00:20
Near Greensboro St.
00:24
Battalion medics three, we're arriving on the scene.
00:26
Where do you want us?
00:28
Just stage out on our noose.
00:32
Oh no.
00:34
Engine one's on scene.
00:36
Engine one, I think it's near Greensboro St.
00:39
Engine one.
00:43
A resident said it was an electrical issue with a fish tank right inside the door.
00:46
Nothing obvious.
00:50
Copy command.
00:51
Units entering for investigation.
00:55
Copy also. Scene complete.
00:57
All clear. Utilities Bravo.
01:04
New Bern Ladder 1 is on scene, staged at Greensboro.
01:07
Actually, on scene staged near Greensboro St.
01:12
They were telling us we.
01:14
On scene near Greensboro St.
01:18
Command investigation.
01:20
Go ahead.
01:23
We got a burned up wall outlet.
01:26
No fire at this time.
01:27
I think you can cancel thermals.
01:30
Copy, engine four, ladder one, you return.
01:33
Engine four available.
01:38
Ladder one.
01:41
Ladder one available.
01:44
Command investigation.
01:48
Good. Fire's completely out.
01:51
Checked the surrounding area, no extension.
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:
Greensboro St, New Bern, NC 28560
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