Chimney fire prompts evacuation near Beech St, Rockland ME
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible chimney fire near Beech Street in Rockland. Residents were being evacuated after smoke filled the home. The caller reported having a fire in the fireplace but was advised to leave. Emergency units were dispatched to manage the situation.
Audio|Heard on: Knox County Fire and EMS Dispatch
Listen to dispatch call
00:57
Transcript:
00:00
Two near Beech Street for a chimney fire.
00:03
Cross streets are Shaw Avenue and Broadway.
00:05
We're evacuating the residents now.
00:06
Your determinate code is 69 D as in David six Charlie.
00:11
Rockland Fire respond to chimney fire near Beech Street, cross streets Shaw Avenue and Broadway.
00:18
Your dispatch code is six nine D as in David Six Charlie.
00:22
Knox Square.
00:38
Tower three, go ahead.
00:40
Tower three, squad three, rescue three, nine zero.
00:47
Ten four, be advised the caller states (name withheld) has a fire in the fireplace.
00:51
However, the house is filling with smoke.
00:53
(Name withheld) does not want to leave the building, but has been advised to get out.
00:57
Go ahead.
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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:
Beech St, Rockland, ME 04841
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