Fire contained in trash chute at Oakland high-rise, Oakland CA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of smoke at a high-rise near 7th Street in Oakland. Firefighters found light smoke on upper floors and water coming from a sprinkler head in a trash chute. The fire was contained to the chute, and units worked to address water flow before clearing the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Alameda CA Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
04:42
Transcript:
00:00
All units responding to near 7th Street, updating our conditions.
00:04
We have light smoke on the 11th floor, possible ongoing source.
00:26
Yeah, we forced entry into the trash chute on the ground floor where we've got smoke and water flowing down the chute.
00:33
Looks like we could have a pop sprinkler head in the trash chute if there is one.
03:41
Break. Engine one and engine two, look for a hot sprinkler head somewhere on the upper floors as you make your way down.
03:49
Command, engine 12 reports a popped sprinkler head in the trash chute on the 5th floor.
04:08
We are dealing with water on the trash chute ground floor right now.
04:35
The assignment at near 7th Street has been canceled.
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