Chimney fire causes evacuation at residence near Owl Creek, Tamaqua PA
Fire & ArsonA chimney fire occurred near Owl Creek Road in Tamaqua. The resident attempted to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher. Residents were evacuated and smoke was reported inside the home. Fire units requested ventilation due to smoke conditions. No personal names or addresses were disclosed.
Audio|Source: Schuylkill County Fire
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Transcript:
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2046 alpha 1 for the operations caller reporting his chimney is on fire. He tried using a fire extinguisher to put it out himself. It is unknown if he was successful. They said they were evacuating the residents.
01:43
This caller is reporting his chimney was on fire.
01:44
He tried to put it out himself with a fire extinguisher.
01:47
It is not confirmed if he was successful.
01:50
They did say that they were evacuating the residents.
02:12
Units responding to Owl Creek Road from the police department on the scene report smoke condition inside the residence.
02:54
They will probably just need some ventilation.
02:56
There were some rags up in a vent and a fireplace.
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Location mentioned:
Near Owl Creek Rd, Tamaqua, PA 18252
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