Basement fire fills home with smoke in Westernport, Westernport MD
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible electrical fire in the basement of a two-story home near Poplar Street in Westernport. Smoke was visible from the roof and chimneys, and all occupants safely evacuated. Fire and law enforcement teams arrived and began operations on scene.
Audio|Heard on: Allegany MD Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Thirty-three, 13, near Poplar Street.
00:03
Possible electrical fire in the basement.
00:05
Law enforcement on scene.
00:06
House is full of smoke.
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Everybody's out.
00:15
Four hundred and thirty-eight, now I am on the scene across the street waiting for my company to arrive.
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There is smoke showing from the roof and the chimneys.
00:25
Allegany Mineral Engine Tanker 22 is responding.
00:29
Crew six.
00:31
Three hundred and thirty-three,
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Contact base.
00:37
Captain Thirty-three, Roger.
00:42
Mineral County, 3312, go ahead.
00:45
Two-story, residential structure.
00:48
PD's in working fire in the basement.
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Location mentioned:
Poplar St, Westernport, MD 21562
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