Battery issue causes smoke in two-story dormitory, Smithfield RI
A two-story dormitory building at Bryant Townhouse Village B-Block was evacuated after a fire alarm and smoke were reported. The smoke may have been caused by batteries that melted or exploded. A light smoke condition was observed, and the building was checked by responders.
Audio|Source: Smithfield Fire and EMS
02:16
Transcript:
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In June 2 and 1, Kyle 1,
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Rescue 2 and Chief 2,
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Bryant Townhouse Village B block for Box 1.
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Engine 2, Engine 1, Tower 1, Rescue 2, Chief 2.
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Lock 640,0, Brown University, Townhouse, Village, near Douglas Pike, Zone 3, B-Block, all the brakes are checked now.
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Engine 2, Engine 1, Tower 1, Rescue, 2.
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Ryan University, Townhouse Village, B-Block, 7-02.
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Rescue two PVA and Farno.
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Fri-R-A-R-E-R-E-R-E.
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By the line, 201,
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2-story townhouse, building appears to be evacuated and you have an audible alarm.
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Nothing showed outside A.
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Chowell 1 will have Ryan Command, BFS beginning.
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Tower 1 on scene, two-story dorm, building evacuated, nothing showing you have Command, 1608.
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Fire on from command.
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We have reports of batteries that may have melted or exploded.
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Flight reporting and investigating.
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Thank you. Command reporting reports of a battery that may have exploded or smoking.
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Light smoke condition at 1610.
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Location mentioned:
Near Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917
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