Explosion reported near North I-235 and Westview Blvd, Wichita KS
Fire units responded to reports of a possible explosion near North I-235 Highway and Westview Boulevard in Wichita. The caller heard an explosion but did not think it was from fireworks or a gunshot. Fire crews checked the area to locate the origin of the explosion.
Audio|Source: Wichita and Sedgwick County Fire Resource / OPS-1
01:43
Transcript:
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Blue. Code Blue[1], 2108.
00:11
Truck 4, that was one code read.
00:15
2109. I'm sorry to check an explosion in the area of North I-235 Highway and Westview Boulevard Station 8.
00:33
Agent 8 to check for an explosion, North I-235 Highway and West Sioux Boulevard. Westview Boulevard and North I-235 Highway to check for an explosion.
00:40
Engine 8, your map pages 5-1-4-9.
00:43
You can clear into 17 and truck 4 off the airport alarm.
00:49
10 4. We'll do right now.
00:54
2113.
01:07
originates on scene in the area.
01:10
Ops, do you have a better description or location?
01:19
Engine 8, looks like the calling party just heard an explosion in that area.
01:26
It does not think it was a firework, does not think it was a gunshot.
01:30
That is the only description that we have in the area of I-235 and Zee Boulevard.
01:40
We'll make a clap through the area. Thank you.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Code Blue: Life-threatening medical emergency requiring immediate response.
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Wichita, KS
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