Electrical wiring sparks reported at barn, Paw Paw MI
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report of smoke and flames coming from a barn near M-40 Highway in Almena Township. The caller initially reported the barn was on fire, but responders found electrical wiring sparking. Power was shut off, and the fire was extinguished. The barn was unoccupied at the time.
Audio|Heard on: Van Buren Fire and Police
Listen to dispatch call
06:23
Transcript:
00:00
Papa Fire, Van Buren EMS, you're requested for a structure fire.
00:04
It's going to be near M-40 Highway.
00:08
Caller states that they do have smoke and flames coming from their barn.
00:18
Almena Township, near M-40 Highway.
00:22
Again, it's the barn that is on fire.
00:24
They do see smoke and flames.
01:32
Caller advised it may have started from some wiring break.
01:39
Wires sparking in the barn.
01:41
Barn isn't on fire right at this time.
01:49
Be advised, it is reported as unoccupied at this time.
05:43
Fire's out at this time.
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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:
M-40, Paw Paw, MI 49079
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