Electrical outlet smokes and melts in residence, Springfield MO


A residential electrical outlet near East Edgewood Street began smoking and melting, causing evacuation and a fire department response.
Audio|Source: Springfield, Nixa, Ozark, Republic, Marshfield and Greene County Fire
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Transcript:
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Bustfire, Battalion Chief 1[6], Engine 6[7], Engine 7[8], Engine 10[1], Ladder 9[2], Rescue 1[3], and Tower 11[4], near East Edgewood Street.
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Outlet is smoking and melting, is turning black.
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Parties are evacuating, Opt 5.
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Showing all Springfield units en route to the Housefire[5], near East Edgewood Street, Opps 5.
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7's arrived near East Edgewood, got a single-story, wood frame, residential structure.
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We've got nothing showing.
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We'll be out investigating Engine 7[8] will have Edgewood command.
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Engine 6[7] for the ride.
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Copy Engine 6[7].
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I'm going to make you my investigation group.
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Engine 6[7], clear investigation.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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Engine 10: Fire Engine Unit
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Ladder 9: Aerial Ladder Truck
[3]
Rescue 1: Rescue Unit
[4]
Tower 11: Aerial Tower Truck
[5]
Housefire: Structure Fire
[6]
Battalion Chief 1: Fire Command
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Engine 6: Fire Engine Unit
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Engine 7: Fire Engine Unit
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Location mentioned:
Near E Edgewood St, Springfield, MO 65807
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