Garage fire in Tucson likely caused by lithium battery, Tucson AZ
Fire & ArsonA fire broke out in the garage of a single-story home in Tucson. The fire was likely caused by a lithium battery that was charging. Flames and heavy black smoke were seen. All occupants left the home safely. There is no sign of arson or criminal activity.
Audio|Source: Tucson Police/Fire Citywide
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Transcript:
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Structure fire.
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Near West Bell Tower Drive.
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Units response fire 2, 1312.
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1312.
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414-4-1 traffic 10776 241 traffic 176 So on copy.
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4401 1070 structure near West Bell Tower Drive here.
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Five-0 copy.
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Paramedic 151.
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Paramedic 151, go ahead.
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Yes, ma'am, we're transporting one patient, normal traffic to northwest Maine.
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151, I copy one to northwest Maine, 1313.
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Dispatch engine 34 available.
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Dispatch 869, transporting code 2 to St.
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Joe.
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Dispatch copies, engine 74 available.
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Break dispatch copies, Mids 869, transporting code to St.
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Joe.
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East Broadway Boulevard and North Pentano Road.
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Zero north and 7,900 East.
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Respond on A5 East.
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The PCSO is en route.
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Calling Party stated that the garage is on fire.
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It's a single-story home.
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A lithium battery was charging.
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Did see flames and currently sees a lot of black smoke.
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All occupants have evacuated.
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