Smoke investigation near Poplar St in Salem, Salem IN
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Salem responded to a residence near Poplar Street after someone inside reported smelling smoke. Responders investigated a possible electrical issue, with no visible signs of fire from the outside. No injuries or active fire were reported during the call.
Audio|Heard on: Blue River Fire
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01:51
Transcript:
00:00
Attention Salem Fire, near Poplar Street.
00:05
(Person name withheld) smells smoke in the residence.
00:07
Orange County Sheriff should be here for (number withheld).
00:13
Attention Salem.
00:20
Fire to near Poplar Street.
00:23
(Person name withheld) in the residence smells smoke.
00:26
Washington County Sheriff's Deputy Q of (number withheld).
00:36
Fire dispatch, tell me instead of calling.
00:43
Clear (number withheld).
00:51
Seven, we got two officers.
00:57
And seven clear.
01:09
Fire dispatch, you can show Salem Engine 7 arriving on scene.
01:14
Single story residence, nothing showing from the outside at this time.
01:20
(Number withheld).
01:35
Base, engine seven.
01:37
We're going to be okay.
01:38
We're investigating electrical smoke odor at this time.
01:45
(Number withheld), Heather.
01:49
Bye on base.
01:50
So you are all investigating.
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:
W Poplar St, Salem, IN 47167
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