Fire crews respond to possible house fire in Springfield, Springfield MO
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Springfield responded to a report of a possible house fire near Maple Street, where a caller reported 30 to 40 foot flames. The fire was upgraded to a confirmed house fire before units were later instructed to disregard after updated location information suggested it might not be as initially reported.
Audio|Heard on: Greene MO Fire Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:7
Transcript:
00:00
Springfield Engine 13, fire outside near Maple Street.
00:04
Caller seeing 30 to 40 foot flames.
00:07
They believe it's a house but they can't confirm off five.
00:12
This is Springfield Engine 13.
00:15
Engine 13, go ahead.
00:18
Go ahead, this is Firehouse.
00:21
Clear upgrade to house fire.
00:24
Same reference tones.
00:26
Springfield.
00:34
Springfield Engine 5, Engine 8, Ladder 8, Tower 2, Rescue 1, Battalion Chief 2.
00:42
House fire near Maple Street.
00:46
Caller is seeing what they believe to be a house on fire with 30 to 40 foot flames.
00:51
For Engine 13 upgraded.
00:54
Ops 5.
00:55
Showing all units with the exception.
00:59
Disregard all units en route near Maple Street.
01:03
The caller is saying it's south on Helen between Mon and Westgate.
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 Maple St, Springfield, MO 65802
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
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