Smoke reported at apartment, no fire found, Buffalo NY
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of smoke and a possible electrical fire near Joe McCarthy Drive in Buffalo. Initial calls described flames from a power strip behind the fireplace. Responding units found smoke possibly due to a new heater, but no visible fire or hazards were found externally.
Audio|Heard on: Amherst and Tonawanda Police and Fire Departments
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01:57
Transcript:
00:00
Ellicott Creek, rescue report of smoke in the apartment.
00:03
Near Joe McCarthy Drive between Everwhite Drive and Drayden Lane.
00:13
Ellicott Creek, rescue smoke in the apartment near Joe McCarthy Drive.
00:21
Call for a no active fire scene.
00:24
The smell's filling the apartment.
00:26
Amherst Fire.
00:32
Smoke in the apartment possibly from a new heater installation.
00:42
Amherst Creek 91 responding, near McCarthy.
00:53
Tucker 9 responding.
00:55
We just got a call back from the resident.
00:58
They said they did see fire from the power strip behind the fireplace.
01:16
Nothing showing at this time.
01:23
Nothing showing from the exterior.
01:34
Two-story apartment building, possible fire on the wall.
01:39
Two-story apartment building, possible fire in the wall.
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Location mentioned:
Joe McCarthy Dr, Buffalo, NY 14228
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