Smoke detected in machine at commercial laundromat, Valparaiso IN
Fire & ArsonA structure fire was reported at Colonial Cleaners near Calumet Avenue, Valparaiso. An employee reported smoke coming from one of the machines inside the commercial laundromat. Multiple fire units responded and investigated the scene. No fire was visibly showing upon arrival, and crews continued to inspect the premises.
Audio|Source: Porter County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Valpo Ladder 33, Valpo Rescue 23, Valpo Engine 2, Valpo Rescue 22, Valpo Rescue 2, Valpo Engine 3, and 2911.
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Priority 1[2], structure fire, commercial or industrial building, colonial cleaners, near Calumet Avenue.
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assigned to Valvo Fireground[1].
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Time out 1622.
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So, a six, that 20 is returning, active on a White, 2023 Hyundai, to a (name withheld) and a (name withheld).
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(Name withheld) has an address of (number withheld) Parkview Street, Unity-Daven, and Portage Signality.
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Thank you.
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Clear.
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Colonial cleaners, near Calumet.
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Color is not on seed, received information from an employee, advised with smoke coming from one of the machines.
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Okay, Madison.
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49 report, you attach us to the hospital fire in the cuttings.
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Clear, 1624.
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Thank you, it's clear.
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This time, we do have the caller outside on the phone.
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Engine 2 is going to be out investigating.
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All units switch to fire ground, stage your ID.
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Clear a single story commercial laundromat, nothing's showing three sides out investigating.
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Still on for time.
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Thank you, is Blair.
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In route. Do you still need him in route?
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That's negative.
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Our engine is responding engine one.
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Clear.
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We just got on scene.
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What you guys need inside?
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Just bring your personal insight to help us inspect this further.
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Clear.
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That's your point is clear.
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We'll be in service.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Fireground: Tactical on-scene operations radio channel used at an incident
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Priority 1: Highest-priority emergency response requiring immediate action due to threat to life, safety, or property.
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Location mentioned:
Near Calumet Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383
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