Smoke investigation at storage units on Bickford Ave, Snohomish County WA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to reports of smoke at storage units on Bickford Avenue. Responders found that the smoke was likely from a boiler and no active fire was confirmed. A key holder arrived to assist with access and confirm the source.
Audio|Heard on: Snohomish WA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Battalion 43 responding units to a commercial fire near Bickford Avenue.
00:06
Caller reported seeing a lot of smoke coming from one of the storage unit buildings.
00:13
43, okay.
00:15
Snohomish Battalion 43, do you have a gate code?
00:19
Checking our history.
00:22
Engine 43, city can access that gate.
00:26
Snohomish County, Battalion 43, Engine 43 on scene attempting light access.
00:31
Received. So far I'm not seeing a gate code.
00:35
Still call Medic 43, Level 1.
00:39
Received.
00:40
Eight forty-three from time forty-three.
00:44
Incoming units at Bickford Avenue Level 1 on Bickford.
00:50
Medic 18 to Level 1, I'll confirm.
00:54
We've obtained a gate code to Level 1 on Bickford.
00:59
A key holder called, advising the smoke is likely from the boiler.
01:03
He lives on site and is coming to provide contact.
01:07
Affirmative.
01:08
He's attempting to access the gate now and is reporting access will be made once the way is clear.
01:15
Received.
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Location mentioned:
Bickford Ave, Washington 98290
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