Resident attempts to start fire causing house smoke, Salem OR


A resident's grandfather was actively trying to start a fire in the fireplace, causing smoke to fill the house. Police and fire units responded to the incident. There were past physical altercations mentioned involving the resident and the caller.
Audio|Source: Salem Fire
01:49
Transcript:
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In Gen 4 and Gen 6, and 7 and 9, Battalion 4, Latter 4, Medic 10, a smoke in the structure.
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It's near Shiloh St southeast.
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(name withheld)'s grandfather has been trying to start a fire in the fireplace, the house is filling with smoke.
00:16
Mentioned he's been physical with her in the past when she's tried to confront him about that.
00:22
I did send it over to police as well.
00:29
And copies.
00:35
The 24 copies.
00:37
Let's reduce everybody to go to except for engine nine.
00:44
I copy. Reduce units to code two except for engine nine.
00:50
Looks like he is actively trying to start the fire still and he put black duct tape all around the door of the fireplace.
01:02
At this time has arrived.
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Off the site, single area, Woodframe residents, there's nothing shown from the exterior in Genital P.E.
01:09
Issuing command,
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you can have PD step it up.
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That'd be great.
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Thank you. I copy arrived.
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Nothing's showing.
01:17
Have PD. Step it up at 2050.
01:24
Mr. Chairman, you can recall this alarm.
01:27
I can't be able to use my fireplace.
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There was some background noise.
01:36
I did copy recall the alarm.
01:38
I didn't copy anything else.
01:41
PV can continue, but Code 2 is fine.
01:45
I copy PD code 2 and recall the alarm at 2100.
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Location mentioned:
Near Shiloh St SE, Salem, OR 97306
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