Electrical smell leads to residence being red tagged, Winchester VA


Fire department responded to a report of an electrical smell near Lambden Ave in Winchester. They could not find the source but declared the residence unsafe and issued a red tag. The resident has no alternative housing options. Engine 16 remained on scene.
Audio|Source: Frederick County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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You did have an electrical smell.
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You can't recreate it. I'll be issuing a red tag.
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The resident doesn't have another place to go.
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If you hold engine 16 and return the sound to these lines.
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Make up a big, you have electrical smell, can't recreate it.
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We'll be issuing a red tag. Resident has nowhere to go.
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Holding engine 16 at the end of that section rate.
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Also, can you give me your resident number for red tag?
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(number withheld).
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(number withheld).
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(number withheld).
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Thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Near Lambden Ave, Winchester, VA 22601
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