Fire reported at correctional center near Smyrna, Smyrna DE
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews from stations 44 and 45 responded to a reported structure fire at the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center near Paddock Road in Smyrna. The incident involved coordination between multiple units and use of a tactical channel. The situation’s cause and extent of damage were not confirmed at the time of the report.
Audio|Heard on: Kent Fire/EMS Countywide
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Transcript:
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Station 44, station 45,
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K-6 Adam 64 responding structure fire near Paddock Road, James T. Vaughn Correctional Center.
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Vaughn Correctional Center.
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Units responding, switch over, utilize Tac 4 2034.
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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:
Paddock Rd, Smyrna, DE 19977
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