Structure fire with occupant refusing to evacuate in wheelchair, Woodstock IL
Fire & ArsonA structure fire occurred near East Todd Avenue in Woodstock, Illinois. The fire started in a bedroom. An occupant, who uses a wheelchair, is trapped inside and refuses to evacuate despite the fire and smoke in the house. Firefighters have upgraded the response to a working fire and are aware the occupant is still inside.
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Transcript:
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Woodstock, structure fire, near East Todd Avenue, Battalion 4, 442, 443,
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481,
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451, 452, 405.
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Crystal Lake Ambulance Changer Porter Station 1, and Morango Engine, due, time 742.
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Before they're out.
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Must receive.
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I'm trying to get further.
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This man is calling.
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He's advising that one of the bedrooms has a fire in it, unknown how large.
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Additionally, he is refusing to get out.
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He said he's in a wheelchair.
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We're trying to get further.
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That's received.
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Mr. McHenry 1141 will be in round to with the Stax's flagger.
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Mr.C. 1141.
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Upgraded to a working fire.
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We have smoke showing, we have steeple in the house still.
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The first received update to a working fire and smoke showing.
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Battalion 4, that mail subject in the wheelchair is still inside.
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Location mentioned:
Near E Todd Ave, Woodstock, IL 60098
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