Electrical fire triggers sprinklers, causes water pooling, Wilmington DE
Fire & ArsonRadio traffic about an electrical fire in an apartment that activated the sprinkler system. Sprinklers caused water to flow and pool on multiple floors. Fire crews reported a burning odor, haze, and smoke; they forced entry into an electrical room and are checking affected units, including unit 5-11 and apartment 611. Location is near W 10th St.
Audio|Source: Wilmington Fire
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Transcript:
Command: Division 5 trying to get access to apartment 5-1. No conditions on the circle. We have an active water flow on the fourth floor. This appears to be an electrical issue. Forced entry into electrical room 406. There is a burning odor and haze in the unit. Water is coming from the floor valve. Sprinklers are activated and holding smoke in check in unit 5-11. Resident reports water pooling on the 13th floor. Engine 1 and Ladder 1 are checking the apartment above. Crews are checking several floors and units. Fire[1] scene near W 10th St. Division 13, please go to apartment 611 and report.
Command: Division 5 trying to get access to apartment 5-1. No conditions on the circle. We have an active water flow on the fourth floor. This appears to be an electrical issue. Forced entry into electrical room 406. There is a burning odor and haze in the unit. Water is coming from the floor valve. Sprinklers are activated and holding smoke in check in unit 5-11. Resident reports water pooling on the 13th floor. Engine 1 and Ladder 1 are checking the apartment above. Crews are checking several floors and units. Fire[1] scene near W 10th St. Division 13, please go to apartment 611 and report.
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Location mentioned:
Near W 10th St, Wilmington, DE 19801
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