Dumpster fire with flames contained near Midway Lane, Smyrna TN
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a dumpster fire producing flames about 20 feet high was reported near Midway Lane in Smyrna, Tennessee. Fire units arrived and confirmed the fire was contained to the dumpster. There were reports of possible chemicals involved in the fire.
Audio|Heard on: Rutherford TN Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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02:27
Transcript:
00:00
It just managed at 540.
00:02
540.
00:04
540. We have two similar calls, it would be a dumpster fire or a car fire near Midway at Almaville.
00:10
They just might be the same call.
00:12
That's why I haven't immediately toned out the car fire, but I'm about to tone it out now.
00:17
Copy. Copy.
00:26
Engine 6. Car fire.
00:29
Midway, Almaville.
00:30
Car fire. Midway, Almaville.
00:33
Call by, she can see flames from her house.
00:35
Looks like a white semi-truck.
00:37
The device is near the plant.
00:38
Also have a similar call for a dumpster fire.
00:41
Around 2250 Midway.
00:44
2250 Midway.
00:45
Our caller advised the dumpster is 20 feet.
00:49
Flames that are 20 feet high, possibly chemicals.
00:53
They might be the same call.
00:56
Dispatch for 540.
00:59
Dispatch for me 6.
01:01
Engine 6 stand by, 540, go ahead.
01:05
I'm in route.
01:07
1040. Engine 6, you all send around.
01:08
Yeah.
01:11
104. Step.
01:14
Good spot from Measure 1.
01:17
Engine 1.
01:20
We're in route?
01:22
Never.
01:23
Just back from Engine 6.
01:25
Good.
01:28
We're on the scene.
01:29
We have a dumpster on the fire.
01:32
Unable to get from this side, 22 15 to go back to the other side.
01:37
We do have smoke and flames as well from the...
01:40
on the dumps.
01:43
Seven.
01:47
Engine 6 will have command.
01:49
Seven.
01:52
This is 540.
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540.
01:57
You can show me unseen.
01:59
Okay.
02:02
Into one command, where are you all located out?
02:06
The rear of near Midway Lane, I believe, sir.
02:11
Got.
02:13
Just back one in the six man.
02:17
Good.
02:19
The fire has always been contained in the
02:22
docker, but he showed extinguish its stone.
02:26
Tip.
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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:
Midway Ln, Smyrna, TN 37167
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