Structure fire at residence near Riddle Ave, Morgantown WV


A structure fire was reported at a residence near Riddle Avenue. The fire was caused by a sparking stove that remained lit even after being turned off. Responders noted that the inside oven was still sparking but there were no visible flames. The residents could not unplug the stove.
Audio|Source: Monongalia County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Company 20[2], Company 23, Company 17[1], Company 13, Structure Fire, Rital Avenue.
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Company 20[2], Company 23, Company 17[1], Company 13, Structure Fire, near Riddle Avenue,
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Cross Streets, Alpine Street, and Bishop Drive.
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Time alerted, 20[2]30.
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17[1]3 en route, 20[2]30. 173 en route, 2030.
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Back to show, 117[1] responding.
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117[1] responding, 23.
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Back to 23 is momentarily.
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Twenty-three momentarily, twenty-three-one. Thirteen same traffic.
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Last unit, you were unreadable.
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Thirteen momentarily.
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Thirteen momentarily, twenty-three one. Thirteen momentarily, twenty-three-one.
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Checkers are size up to far.
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And it's responding to Rural Avenue.
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Caller stated there's something sparking from the stove, making a weird noise.
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They've turned off the stove, the inside oven is still lit and sparking.
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No smoker flames.
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They are unable to unplug the stove.
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I'm not sure, 117[1] on scene.
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On 17[1], on scene, 232.
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Company 20[2], Structure Fire, Rital Avenue.
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Company 20[2], Structure Fire, near Riddle Avenue,
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Cross Streets, Alpine Street, and Bishop Drive.
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Time alerted, 233.
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Mecca 20[2] momentarily.
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233
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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17: Complainant/caller
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20: Location request ("What's your 20?")
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Location mentioned:
Near Riddle Ave, Morgantown, WV 26505
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