Gas detector triggers evacuation in Norwich home, Norwich CT
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a natural gas detector activation at a two-story occupied residential building near Fanning Ave in Norwich. The building was evacuated as a precaution. Firefighters investigated and determined the alarm was caused by a malfunctioning detector, and the situation was declared under control.
Audio|Heard on: New London CT Fire Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Headquarters, near Fanning Avenue for the natural gas detector activation.
00:07
I'll try to recall from the city headquarters respond near Fanning Ave for the natural gas activation.
00:13
That's headquarters near Fanning Ave for the natural gas activation.
00:18
Base 279, fly two, do you have an operator at one?
00:24
Five from Battalion One, you can show me on scene.
00:26
Two-story wood frame occupied residential that is in the process of being evacuated.
00:34
Battalion One on scene.
00:37
Engine Three on scene.
00:40
Engine Three out soon.
00:43
Engine Three at their own height.
00:46
One hundred and fifty-five from Battalion One.
00:50
Answering Battalion One.
00:53
Police with the call under control, Engine Three released, malfunctioning detector.
01:00
Receive under control for Engine Three, release all others.
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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:
Fanning Ave, Norwich, CT 06360
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