Structure fire with battery explosion reported in Salem, Salem OR
Fire & ArsonFire units responded to a two-story home near Hansen Ave South for a reported battery explosion and electrical outlet fire. There was heavy smoke but no visible flames outside, and a female occupant was seen waving from a balcony.
Audio|Source: Salem Fire
01:41
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 1, BC2, Engine 4, Menick 4, ladder 4, BC4, engine 6, and engine 7. Response to structure fire. Near Hansen Ave S. Cross streets are Mulberry Drive S and Balsam Drive S, Acacia Drive S. Italian 2, I copy you en route.
00:28
Medic 7? We'll take the call for Medic 4. Coming. Units responding report a battery exploded and an outlet was on fire. They think it may be out, but it is very smoky.
00:52
Our caller will be waiting in the backyard. Night 4 copy. We'll continue, everybody. The engine 4 arrived. We have a two-story wood frame structure. Nothing showing from the exterior. We do have a female on a balcony waving down. We'll be in command and investigating.
01:21
Engine 4 cup you've arrived. Nothing's showing. General on the balcony waving you down, you'll be investigating.
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Location mentioned:
Near Hansen Ave S, Salem, OR 97302
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