Electrical sparks caused by wheelchair at hotel, Waterloo IA
Fire & ArsonAt Hotel President near Sycamore Street, a 63-year-old man encountered sparks from his electric wheelchair cord in room 506. There was no fire, and responders are addressing the electrical issue.
Audio|Source: Black Hawk County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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301 for damage control at Hotel President near Sycamore Street crosses Park and 4th.
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301 for possible damage control at Hotel President, near Sycamore Street crosses Park and 4th.
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Tom out 19 minutes.
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3-0-2s en route.
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Here at 303, going to 1553 Liberty, 1553 Liberty, 1553 Liberty, Cross the 11th, Norgan.
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Harvey said they have a carbon monoxide detector going off.
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It sounds like they have evacuated.
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They are currently sitting in their gray Toyota that's parked in the driveway at 1553 Liberty.
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Anyone experience the CO symptoms?
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They should not advise.
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We call him back and ask.
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I'll ask them when I get there.
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When you are going to Hotel President, Room 506, Room 506, cross streets Park and 4th.
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We have a 63-year-old male, had some issues with his electric wheelchair, a cord being plugged into the socket, claimed it sparked a lot of it apparently.
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went out, no flames.
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Herbie is currently back as a wheelchair.
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He will be at room 506 at the Hotel President.
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Location mentioned:
Near Sycamore St, Waterloo, IA 50703
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