Furnace alarm triggers smoke investigation in Parkville, Parkville MD
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.
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a furnace alarm at a residence near Woodside Avenue in Parkville after reports of smoke odor. Responders found no visible fire and determined the incident was caused by a furnace backfire. Units held the scene briefly and then cleared after confirming there was no active fire.
Audio|Heard on: Baltimore MD Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
02:39
Transcript:
00:00
Caller advised alarm went off when they turned the furnace on.
00:03
Smell of smoke, no flames visible, just an odor.
00:10
Dispatch from Battalion One: I can take that.
00:23
Engine ten responding near Woodside Lane.
00:50
Engine ten arrived at a two-story single-family dwelling, nothing showing.
02:26
Dispatch from command investigating a furnace backfire, holding all units.
02:34
All right, holding all units investigating furnace.
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:
Woodside Ave, Parkville, MD 21234
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.