Smoke and strong odor from water heater in apartment, Orange County NC


Smoke and a strong odor came from a water heater in the bathroom of a two-story apartment building. The resident refused to evacuate, and a child was in the tub. No injuries were reported, but smoke was visible.
Audio|Source: Orange County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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North Chatham Fire, Engine 35, Metak 2, EMS 11, (number withheld) Old Lister Road, Unit (number withheld), Commercial Structure Fire North Chatham Fire, Engine 35, Medic 2, EMS 11, (number withheld) Old Lister Road, Unit (number withheld).
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Commercial Structure Fire Cross Street's Old Orchard Road and Dragonfly Trail Upst 3.
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Time out 2350.
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S.11's monitoring.
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WMS 11 monitoring in 23 hits 2.
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7.4 responding.
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This is responding to Old Lights for a road.
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You're responding to a apartment building with six units in total.
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The caller advised are going to be on the bottom floor of a two-story structure.
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They're advising the water heater in the bathroom is smoking and let a strong smell.
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The caller is currently refusing to leave.
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The daughter is currently in the tub.
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No reported sick or injured at this time.
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They advise that there is smoke visible at this time, though.
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Okay, three talks responding.
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Chapel Hill 35 is on the scene.
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Have a two-story apartment residential.
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We'll be, we have nothing visible at this time, we'll be out of the station.
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Location mentioned:
Dragonfly Trail, North Carolina 27517
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