Fire crews find barbecue at reported porch fire, New Castle PA
Please note:
This is not an official report. The headline and summary are generated by automated AI systems from public-safety dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.
Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to reports of a possible structure fire near Duchesne Street and Division Street in New Castle. Upon arrival, crews discovered that residents were barbecuing on a porch, and no actual fire was present.
Audio|Heard on: Lawrence County Fire and EMS - North
Listen to dispatch call
03:6
Transcript:
00:00
Structure fire, 800 block of Duchesne Street, cross of Junior High Street and Superior Street.
00:08
Caller advising there is a porch on fire.
00:11
It's going to be right behind Taggart Stadium, corner of Division Street.
00:15
Unknown exact address.
00:17
Use EMS response LOC 2002.
00:23
Medic fifty-two will handle.
00:28
Copy, medic fifty-two to handle.
00:35
Twenty-four one, twenty-four two, 20 forty-seven.
00:36
You can show twenty-four two en route.
00:40
Copy, twenty-four one, two and seven en route.
00:48
So you see, twenty-four ones en route.
00:51
Copy, 2401 en route.
00:57
Oh yes, you got it.
01:01
92, go ahead.
01:05
Copy en route.
01:13
LAOC from 2401.
01:17
2401, go ahead.
01:19
Were they staying close to the corner of Division?
01:27
Affirmative. They didn't know exact location, but it was close to the corner on Division.
01:34
24.
01:40
Copy 24-7 en route 2005.
01:49
Do you see 2401's in the area?
01:54
Copy 2401, 2005.
02:00
Are they saying they’re on location?
02:06
2401 on location.
02:10
Copy 2402 on scene, 2006.
02:14
LNC, you can slow everybody down.
02:16
They're barbecuing on the front porch.
02:19
Copy 2401, standing everyone down.
02:21
Mark down on front porch.
02:34
2401 on scene.
02:35
Everyone can slow down.
02:37
Residents are barbecuing on the front porch.
02:44
Clear.
02:48
Copy 2407.
02:51
Copy 2407, clear.
02:53
2400 units are clear.
02:57
All 2400 units clear 2007.
03:03
2401, advise you cancel.
03:05
They're just barbecuing on the front porch.
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:
Cunningham Ave, New Castle, PA 16101
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
Note:
Auto-generated from live dispatch audio, which may contain errors. Dispatch calls are not confirmed incidents. Always verify with official sources.
