Fire reported in multi-story apartment near Elm St, Vermillion SD


A fire was reported in a multi-story apartment building near Elm Street in Vermillion. Smoke was detected on the third floor, prompting evacuation of residents. The fire is believed to have possibly started from a washing machine.
Audio|Source: Vermillion Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Beijing's first call in Vermilion fire to near Elm St.
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Firmillian fire first call please respond to near Elm St for reports of the fire all the order for going off and Mr.
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President. Again, for a call to play fire, please respond to near Elm St to report reports.
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Okay.
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Two young, I'll be en route.
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(number withheld).
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Too young. Reporting party is saying that it's the building closest to Main Street.
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Take for you.
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All right.
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All right.
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Yeah,
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a multi-story apartment building. Nothing showing at this time on approach from two sides. I'll be out on investigation. Chief one out of command.
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ComCenter, Elm Street, command. It sounds like it might be a washing machine, fire upstairs on a third floor, be entering the building.
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Nearest hydrants directly across the street, directly across the street from near Elm St, engine two can pull right up to it.
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Com center, Angel,
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Chief, two, and around.
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Chief 2, you're on route at (number withheld).
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Smoke on the third floor, smoke on the third floor starting evacuation of the building.
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(number withheld) call in (number withheld).
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Two young, you're on scene at (number withheld).
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John Center Command 3rd 4 has been cleared.
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(number withheld) command.
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Mark the second floor, all doors have been knocked on, people are leaving the building,
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entering the basement now.
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Location mentioned:
Near Elm St, Vermillion, SD 57069
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