Chimney fire prompts evacuation on Beech St, Rockland ME
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, rockland firefighters responded to a possible chimney fire near Beech Street in Rockland. Crews began evacuating residents as the building filled with smoke. Cross streets included Shaw Avenue and Broadway. Streets in the area were reportedly closed during the response.
Audio|Heard on: Penobscot, Waldo, Knox County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
01:23
Transcript:
00:00
Rockland Fire, respond to a location near Beech Street for a chimney fire.
00:04
Cross streets are Shaw Avenue and Broadway.
00:06
We're evacuating the residents now.
00:08
Determinant code 69-D-6, Charlie.
00:12
Rockland Fire responded to a fire near Beech Street, cross streets Shaw Avenue and Broadway.
00:19
Dispatch code is 69-D-6, Charlie.
00:24
Highway one.
00:32
Ten four, thank you.
00:37
Seven twenty-seven.
00:45
Be advised though, streets can be shut down.
00:50
Ten four, streets shut down.
01:05
(name withheld), go ahead.
01:07
(name withheld), squad three, rescue two, nine zero.
01:13
Ten four. Be advised, the caller states there’s a fire in the fireplace.
01:18
However, the house is filling with smoke.
01:20
The occupant does not want to leave the building unless advised to get out.
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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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