Structure fire on Gillette Street in West Hartford, West Hartford CT
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible structure fire near Gillette Street in West Hartford. Alarms were active and heavy fire was observed from the rear of the building. Command was established as crews worked to control the fire, with reports indicating basement heat detectors were triggered.
Audio|Heard on: Hartford Fire Dispatch
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
00:00
I have Ladder 4, District 2, near Gillette Street.
00:03
Alarms activated in the building.
00:05
Elsewhere fire is seen.
00:06
Into it three.
00:08
Working fire.
00:10
We got heavy fire showing from the rear of the building.
00:14
Fire ground two on arrival.
00:15
Fire ground two one arrival.
00:17
There's fire showing for me, uh.
00:21
Up there maybe we'll try to open.
00:26
Fire engine five run.
00:29
Oh, it's coming here.
00:37
District was on scene.
00:40
Assuming command.
00:41
I'm going to strike a second, fellas.
00:44
Ten pumps and ten hydrant charging.
00:50
Fire alarm panel is saying basement heat detector.
00:53
We're trying to locate the basement now.
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Location mentioned:
Gillette St, West Hartford, CT 06119
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