Fire crews handle dumpster fire near Popeyes, Southington CT
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Southington responded to a dumpster fire near a Popeyes restaurant on West Street. The fire was close to a building, prompting a structure response. Multiple 911 calls confirmed the incident, and multiple units including Engine 12, Squad 5, Truck 1, and Ladder 1 were dispatched. Car 4 established command on scene.
Audio|Heard on: Southington Fire Department
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Transcript:
00:00
Southington Fire responding to a dumpster fire in the Popeyes parking lot near West Street.
00:06
Engine 12, Squad 5, and Truck 1 dispatched.
00:17
Squad 5 en route.
00:21
Squad 5 en route.
00:30
Dispatch from Car 4.
00:38
Car four responding.
00:39
Keeping a structure response for now.
00:42
Caller reports the fire close to the building.
00:46
All units responding.
00:49
Acknowledged, Car 4.
00:50
Multiple 911 calls confirm the same report.
00:55
Acknowledged, thank you.
01:03
Ladder 1 responding.
01:09
Ladder 1 responding.
01:17
Squad 1 responding.
01:23
Squad 1 responding.
01:26
Teams responding.
01:40
Responding units checking on scene status.
01:48
Dispatch, Car 4 and Squad 5 on scene.
01:51
Dumpster on fire against the building.
01:53
Car 4 will be command.
01:57
Car 4 and Squad 5 on scene.
01:59
Car 4 command.
02:01
Dumpster fire extending toward building.
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:
Meriden-Waterbury Turnpike, Milldale, CT 06479
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