Fire crews respond to possible appliance fire near Elliott Rd, Oxford NC
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a possible structure fire near Elliott Road in Oxford, North Carolina. The caller reported that a dishwasher had caught fire roughly 30 minutes before calling, and although they had extinguished the flames, it was unclear whether the fire was fully out. Fire and EMS units responded to check the situation and ensure the fire was completely extinguished.
Audio|Heard on: Vance County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
02:30
Transcript:
00:00
Center to Hicksboro Townsville Vance County Fire Department, yes.
00:03
EMS North, Hicksboro Township Vance County Fire Department, EMS North.
00:07
Possible structure fire near Elliott Road.
00:12
Caller advises their dishwasher caught on fire approximately 30 minutes ago.
00:15
They have extinguished the fire and are attempting to remove the dishwasher.
00:21
Not sure if the fire is completely out.
00:23
Central clear 353.
01:21
Central Townsville Fire Department, Townsville Fire Department respond near Elliott Road.
01:25
Reference possible structure fire.
01:27
Possible structure fire near Elliott Road.
01:36
Central EMS unit en route to Elliott Road advised.
01:56
Attempted to make contact with the caller several times by phone and by knocking on the door, but received no answer.
02:14
Go ahead, Central Engine 63 is en route.
02:19
Engine 63, 10-4.
02:27
Be advised, no response out of town.
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:
Elliott Rd, Oxford, NC 27565
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