Sparks Seen in Dryer Vent at Bensalem Apartment, Bucks County PA
Fire & ArsonFire crews responded to a fire report in the dryer vent near Thunder Circle. Sparks and parts were observed coming from the dryer, but no active fire was found in the exhaust pipe. Crews inspected nearby units and the attic for fire spread. Maintenance was advised to check the dryer equipment.
Audio|Source: Bucks County Fire - South/Ops
04:48
Transcript:
00:00
Report of a fire in the vent of the dryer near Thunder Cir.
00:07
We see.
00:14
Engine units dispatched to the scene.
00:26
First engines arrived on scene.
00:30
Another challenge noted at the scene.
00:33
RESTU-60.
00:38
Power secured near the location.
00:40
Tower unit is in position.
00:43
Efforts made to secure power.
00:47
Parts seen coming out of the dryer.
00:50
Multiple parts coming from the dryer vent area.
01:10
Unit four arrives on scene.
01:11
Unit 44 on location.
01:13
All units acknowledged.
01:20
Second engine unit on scene.
01:23
Unit 44 confirmed.
01:25
Engine 4 and engine 9 responding.
01:31
Additional units en route.
01:33
Tower 44 confirmed available.
01:36
Tower unit responding.
01:38
Go ahead with updates.
01:40
Engine 9 providing support.
01:46
No fire observed in exhaust pipe of dryer.
01:50
Sparks seen when handling the dryer.
01:55
Maintenance requested to inspect equipment.
01:59
Checking for extension of fire.
02:02
No extension found.
02:04
One unit activated on second floor alert.
02:06
Confirmed by unit 44.
02:09
Box alarm confirmed.
02:11
Acknowledged, proceed.
02:14
Engine units coordinating on scene.
02:19
No further equipment replacements needed.
02:25
Hold off on further actions, reduce speed.
02:28
Checking for any fire spread.
02:31
Acknowledged.
02:44
Officers advise checking attic and nearby units for extension.
03:10
Acknowledged.
03:12
Units checking multiple adjacent units.
03:17
Additional units assigned to check area.
03:23
Unit 173 to be checked for extension.
03:28
Thank you.
03:30
Command acknowledged.
03:35
Command.
03:42
Roof conditions and structure described.
03:43
Two-story apartments noted at the rear.
03:46
No fire challenge in the area.
03:52
Verification of previous fire suppression efforts.
04:00
Ensuring full inspection of area behind unit.
04:04
Officers report findings.
04:08
Unit 173 found clear.
04:10
Proceed with operations.
04:13
Officer report from unit 44 to command.
04:18
Acknowledged.
04:24
Unit 177 locked, no response at door.
04:29
Maintenance requested for follow-up.
04:33
Command improved at tower level.
04:36
Command acknowledged.
04:39
All fire events clear, conditions normal on roof.
04:43
Acknowledgment received, thank you.
04:45
Operations concluding from battalion unit 44.
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Location mentioned:
Near Thunder Cir, Bensalem, PA 19020
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