Smoke reported in basement after contractor ignites debris, Westport CT
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a contractor using a propane torch outside a home near Loretta Court accidentally ignited debris, causing smoke to fill the basement. There was no active fire, only smoke caused by the incident.
Audio|Heard on: Fairfield CT Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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01:48
Transcript:
00:00
One Loretta Court near Hillspoint Road between dead end caller using propane torch outside and it ignited a mouse nest.
00:06
No fire but a smoke condition.
00:08
MAP, echo 6.
00:11
S2.3 responding.
00:15
And if not responding.
00:16
Pension 4 is fine.
00:19
Car 3 is fine.
00:23
Tension 405, Car 3, Rescue 3.
00:25
This is now going to be smoke in the basement at One Loretta Court.
00:30
Hillspoint Road, Dead End met E6.
00:34
It was a contractor on scene using a propane torch outside, ignited, and there was just a smoke condition.
00:42
Now they're reporting smoke in the basement.
00:48
Westport, NJ2 is clear enough from this call.
00:50
You can add a set of assignment.
00:52
NG2, okay. Operate on fire ground.
00:55
Engine 2. Engine 2.
01:01
Operate on fire ground 1.
01:03
Fire out report.
01:05
One Loretta Court near Hillspoint Road between dead end collar using propane torch outside and it ignited a mouse nest.
01:12
No fire but a smoke condition.
01:14
Map, Echo 6.
01:17
Cardiff fire.
01:19
Cartier response.
01:22
Questwork from engine 6.
01:26
Agent 6. Clear and in service.
01:29
EMS taken refusal.
01:30
Programme being approved through that fire.
01:33
Proceed engine 6 and put you on it.
01:37
Engine 5 to all incoming units.
01:39
Snow conditioner on the basement level.
01:43
Westport, Newmarket is a working fire.
01:47
Receive working fire.
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:
Loretta Ct, Westport, CT 06880
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