Fire crews tackle structural fire at Grand Rapids home, Grand Rapids MI


Firefighters responded to a structural fire at a building near Sparks Dr SE in Grand Rapids. They were working on hotspots in the living room ceiling and fire visible on the rooftop ridge. A decontamination station was set up to wash firefighters as they exited the building.
Audio|Source: Kent County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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On the extension into a closet.
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And right now we're working on a couple of hot spots in the living room area and the ceiling.
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(name withheld), thank you for the update.
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Rescue and quarters.
00:19
Rescue and quarters.
00:25
Dispatch Plankville Utility 3 and Service Smartlet for Fire Investigation.
00:29
In service of (number withheld).
00:35
Did you want EO from Car 7?
00:41
Can you get a sec? Can you set up that Decon hose and get that prep so we can start getting some folks washed off here as they're coming out?
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Okay, I could do that right now.
00:55
Thanks.
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Engine 6. Fire Alarm.
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District 6.
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At near Sparks Dr SE.
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Peacrim Grand Rapids.
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Respond on Channel 1.
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You can't go ahead.
01:24
Okay, if you're not aware, we've had a structural plant from the roof of the district area.
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So access to the front part of the building should have to be through that front door on the A&E corner.
01:36
We've still got some visible fire run on the ridge line.
01:42
That was another crew, work on that with you guys.
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Number seven from engine one, we're all set on DECON.
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Very good, thanks.
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Location mentioned:
Near Sparks Dr SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
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