Child burns legs starting house fire with lighter and alcohol, Omaha NE


A house fire occurred near Ellison Ave where an 11-year-old child started a fire in his room using a lighter and alcohol. The child suffered burns to his legs. Four dogs may still be inside the home. Authorities are considering the fire may have been set intentionally.
Audio|Source: Omaha Police Dispatch - Northwest
02:26
Transcript:
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Have you started towards an assist fire near Ellison Ave, near Ellison Ave. It's going to be a house fire. The caller is outside.
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722.
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Clear.
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1926.
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The son is also outside. Caller is hysterical. So I'm 22.
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Clear.
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1926.
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The captain will find rescues onto Nebraska after a fall 1927. Item 22, be advised this one possibly set the house on fire.
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The item 22.
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Clear.
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And there's also four dogs on location, possibly still inside the home, Adam 22.
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Clear.
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1927.
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20th available. Can we send one more to assist 22?
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That's clear.
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And stay in microtone.
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Our is in progress and in progress.
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943 L.SNAV.
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2nd, and 3Maker 27, your status will be expedite.
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2nd22. Clear.
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3rdaker 27.
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Clear.
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Both cards be advised. 11-year-old was burnt on the legs.
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Son started a fire with lighter and alcohol in his room.
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Down 22.
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Clear.
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Zubaker, 27.
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1028. 25, on call.
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That's clear,
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1928. The time is your standby.
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717, that's clear, 1928. 717, that's clear, 1928.
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Command 10, are you clear on the arson?
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10 clear 1929
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Location mentioned:
Near Ellison Ave, Omaha, NE 68134
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