Odor and blackened ceiling reported in home
Fire & ArsonFire units were sent to a house after a burning odor and a blackened ceiling were reported. A smoke detector was sounding but no flames or visible smoke were seen. Residents were outside the home and no pets were present. Responders heard crackling and suspected a rodent or smoldering area and requested mutual aid.
Audio|Source: Charlotte County Fire, Punta Gorda City Fire, and Punta Gorda Airport Fire
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Transcript:
One to engine two, engine three, truck one, BC1, respond to 742-2 Southpike, Burns Fort Meadows, cross-a-wheel punsy and act, grade number 1833 for a possible residential structure fire. Truck one. Two. 1015. Piece one. Process, counter, mutual life. Ten-four. Responding at 1617. No flames, no smoke, odor only. They hear a crackling. They're saying there's some sort of smoke detector in the ceiling. They think there may be a rodent or something up there. The ceiling is black. There are two persons in the home. They're stepping outside. No pets. Please confirm copy. Engine three responding. 627. Rescue 32 engine 5. Rescue 32 engine 5. City requesting mutual aid at 742 South Bikis Street, 7422 South Bikisk. Lots of Royal for possible residential fire, correct 1833. 32, Jones Oak and Hill.
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Punta Gorda, FL
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