Workers use blowtorch for tile removal, potential fire risk, Norfolk VA
Fire & ArsonFirefighters received a warning about workers using a blowtorch with a propane tank to remove glue from a tile floor. There was no fire at the moment, but it created a fire hazard.
Audio|Source: Norfolk City Fire and EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
Yes, sir, if you switch up the TAC 1, TAC 3 for Latter 1. TAC 3, Latter 1. TAC 3, Latter 1. Matt, (name withheld), the service. Copy. March 15, Latter 1. Good morning. We're over at the Norfolk Boat Club on West Freemason. They're doing some work over here. They are... Using a blowtorch that's connected to a propane tank to clean up the glue off. They're trying to take up the old tile floor and burn the glue off. They do have a fire extinguisher in place, but I just want to make you aware if you want to come over here or tell me to tell them to stop. But they do have a fire extinguisher. There isn't appear to be any issue right now. Fire chief, can I give you a cell phone number to call?
Yes, sir, if you switch up the TAC 1, TAC 3 for Latter 1. TAC 3, Latter 1. TAC 3, Latter 1. Matt, (name withheld), the service. Copy. March 15, Latter 1. Good morning. We're over at the Norfolk Boat Club on West Freemason. They're doing some work over here. They are... Using a blowtorch that's connected to a propane tank to clean up the glue off. They're trying to take up the old tile floor and burn the glue off. They do have a fire extinguisher in place, but I just want to make you aware if you want to come over here or tell me to tell them to stop. But they do have a fire extinguisher. There isn't appear to be any issue right now. Fire chief, can I give you a cell phone number to call?
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Location mentioned:
Near W Freemason St, Norfolk, VA 23510
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