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Fire Between Walls in Attic in Two-Story Residence

3204 Cherry Ln, Tarrytown, Austin

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Summary

  • Firefighters responded to a report of smoke at a residence on Cherry Lane in Austin. Upon arrival, they investigated the source of the smoke inside the single-story home.

Timeline

Firefighters are beginning a demolition process to ensure the fire is fully extinguished. Most units are clearing the scene.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:20
All units, this is command. We're going to begin a demo process. We're going to keep Truck 3, Engine 10, Engine 901, and Engine 4. All other units can clear. Rick can stand down. Dispatch, you can just continue monitoring. Dispatch, received.

The water main valve is being shut off to manage the scene effectively.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:12
Engine 4 has found the water main, we're getting the lid off now. Give us a couple more minutes, we'll get that valve off. Outside this band, you're still working on water, unabombed gas service.

Firefighters are checking another attic access point to ensure safety.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:17
Command from inside division, I think we stopped before progress with the fire. We're going to check the attic just, we found another access point just to make sure there's nothing up in the air. Clear, received. You're calling fire under control. You're still searching the building.

Firefighters confirm the primary search of the residence is complete. No injuries have been reported.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:04
Inside division for command, can you give me a primary search?
Austin FD TAC201 · 0:02
Ma'am, see primary search complete.

Firefighters have knocked down the attic fire, and smoke is decreasing.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:31
If you can get the water and electric, yeah, it's been on fire, we're out of water right now. Received, Engine 4 from inside, from outside division. Go for Engine 4. Command from Engine 10. This is command, go ahead. We have the fire knocked down, smoke is minimizing. Received, fire is knocked down. Safety 1 is now assuming safety. We have the fire knocked down, smoke is minimizing.

Firefighters are addressing leaking pipes to prevent further damage while managing the attic fire.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:31
Battalion 6 out, going to command post. Engine 10, OPM, go ahead and put the fan in the door. We have windows open upstairs. Received, fan in the door. Command from inside division. Go ahead, inside division. Can we go ahead and get somebody to control water? We've got some linking pipes here on the wall. It's going to cause quite a bit of damage. Command received. Outside division from command, you direct. Outside division, correct. You want us to.

Police are joining the response team for further assistance.

Austin Firecom E · 0:05
2 is your wreck engine, and you got Engine 4 available. Received, adding PD.

Firefighters are coordinating ventilation efforts and preparing additional equipment to manage the attic fire.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:31
Is somebody calling Engine 10? Received. Engine 10, fire fighter 1, I don't know if you wanted to spin this fan up at the doorway. No, not yet. I don't have a ventilation plan. Received. Truck 1's out. Outside truck. Truck 1, you're going to be on deck. Ladder 19, I understand you're outside truck. You're going to be outside division. You're going to have Engine 10.

Crews report they found charring inside the wall.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:16
Engine 10, this is understand, you got fire at the walls. Engine 10, you got the fire knocked down. Fire's out now. we received a fire, we found charring inside the wall. Received, found charring inside the wall.

Crews are establishing a water supply to support efforts in extinguishing the attic fire.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:15
Engine 4 is doing a forward lay into Engine 10. Truck 3, you're coming behind us. We'll try to keep that 5-inch out of the way. We're going to turn onto Dillman Street so you can bring that truck closer to the scene. Truck 3, received.
Austin FD TAC201 · 0:08
Medic 9. 10-4. Command, received. Engine 4, I understand you're establishing water supply to Engine 10. Command, that is correct.

Additional units have arrived to assist with the fire.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:26
Battalion 1's out, assuming Cherry Command. The alpha side is going to be where Engine 10 is parked. We're operating in the offensive mode with reported fire in the attic. The command post is on the street on the Bravo side. Battalion 1 out, Cherry Command. Alpha side is Engine 10's side, offensive mode. Command post is on the Bravo side.

Firefighters are accessing the attic through the second story to address the fire between the walls.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:13
Engine 10 to all units, it looks like it's going to be in between the walls in the attic. Engine 10 is stretching a rack line to the second story, to the inside, to access the attic.

Firefighters have located a fire in the attic and are actively working to extinguish it.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:19
Fire fighter reports that there's fire in the attic. Engine 10 is pulling a rack line and we're in the offensive mode. Engine 10 pulling a rack line, offensive mode. Back up. Engine 4 is out, corner of Cherry and Hoppy, out of hydrant, preparing to lay in.

Firefighters report no visible issues outside and are continuing their investigation inside the home.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:08
Engine 10 to all units inbound, there is nothing remarkable on a 360. I'm going back inside and masking up to see what's upstairs.

Firefighters are conducting a full inspection of the house to locate the smoke source.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:11
Engine is here to do a full 360. It's hard to access on the side of the house. We're going to walk through the house to the back.

Radio clips available.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:24
Engine 10 is doing a 360 now. We've got light smoke inside the house. This is a two-story home with smoke seen from downstairs inside. Fire dispatch from Engine 10, go ahead and upgrade this to a full box alarm. Received, upgrade to full box.

Firefighters have arrived and are investigating smoke inside a single-story home.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:23
Engine 10 is arriving on scene, assuming command on fire TAC 201. I've got a single-story residential structure, peaked roof. I can see smoke inside the house. We are in investigative mode. Engine 10 on scene, single-story residential, smoke seen from inside the home, investigating.

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of smoke coming from the second floor of a residence.

Austin Firecom N · 0:23
Attention fire department, we have a light box alarm on attack 201 in box 1001 at 3204 Cherry Lane. This is for engine 10, truck 3, engine 901, engine 4, battalion 1. All units show to be responding on 201. Caller reports smoke coming from upstairs, unsure if there is a flame or not, and she has exited the home.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3204 Cherry Ln.

Firefighters are beginning a demolition process to ensure the fire is fully extinguished. Most units are clearing the scene.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:20
All units, this is command. We're going to begin a demo process. We're going to keep Truck 3, Engine 10, Engine 901, and Engine 4. All other units can clear. Rick can stand down. Dispatch, you can just continue monitoring. Dispatch, received.

The water main valve is being shut off to manage the scene effectively.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:12
Engine 4 has found the water main, we're getting the lid off now. Give us a couple more minutes, we'll get that valve off. Outside this band, you're still working on water, unabombed gas service.

Firefighters are checking another attic access point to ensure safety.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:17
Command from inside division, I think we stopped before progress with the fire. We're going to check the attic just, we found another access point just to make sure there's nothing up in the air. Clear, received. You're calling fire under control. You're still searching the building.

Firefighters confirm the primary search of the residence is complete. No injuries have been reported.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:04
Inside division for command, can you give me a primary search?
Austin FD TAC201 · 0:02
Ma'am, see primary search complete.

Firefighters have knocked down the attic fire, and smoke is decreasing.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:31
If you can get the water and electric, yeah, it's been on fire, we're out of water right now. Received, Engine 4 from inside, from outside division. Go for Engine 4. Command from Engine 10. This is command, go ahead. We have the fire knocked down, smoke is minimizing. Received, fire is knocked down. Safety 1 is now assuming safety. We have the fire knocked down, smoke is minimizing.

Firefighters are addressing leaking pipes to prevent further damage while managing the attic fire.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:31
Battalion 6 out, going to command post. Engine 10, OPM, go ahead and put the fan in the door. We have windows open upstairs. Received, fan in the door. Command from inside division. Go ahead, inside division. Can we go ahead and get somebody to control water? We've got some linking pipes here on the wall. It's going to cause quite a bit of damage. Command received. Outside division from command, you direct. Outside division, correct. You want us to.

Police are joining the response team for further assistance.

Austin Firecom E · 0:05
2 is your wreck engine, and you got Engine 4 available. Received, adding PD.

Firefighters are coordinating ventilation efforts and preparing additional equipment to manage the attic fire.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:31
Is somebody calling Engine 10? Received. Engine 10, fire fighter 1, I don't know if you wanted to spin this fan up at the doorway. No, not yet. I don't have a ventilation plan. Received. Truck 1's out. Outside truck. Truck 1, you're going to be on deck. Ladder 19, I understand you're outside truck. You're going to be outside division. You're going to have Engine 10.

Crews report they found charring inside the wall.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:16
Engine 10, this is understand, you got fire at the walls. Engine 10, you got the fire knocked down. Fire's out now. we received a fire, we found charring inside the wall. Received, found charring inside the wall.

Crews are establishing a water supply to support efforts in extinguishing the attic fire.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:15
Engine 4 is doing a forward lay into Engine 10. Truck 3, you're coming behind us. We'll try to keep that 5-inch out of the way. We're going to turn onto Dillman Street so you can bring that truck closer to the scene. Truck 3, received.
Austin FD TAC201 · 0:08
Medic 9. 10-4. Command, received. Engine 4, I understand you're establishing water supply to Engine 10. Command, that is correct.

Additional units have arrived to assist with the fire.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:26
Battalion 1's out, assuming Cherry Command. The alpha side is going to be where Engine 10 is parked. We're operating in the offensive mode with reported fire in the attic. The command post is on the street on the Bravo side. Battalion 1 out, Cherry Command. Alpha side is Engine 10's side, offensive mode. Command post is on the Bravo side.

Firefighters are accessing the attic through the second story to address the fire between the walls.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:13
Engine 10 to all units, it looks like it's going to be in between the walls in the attic. Engine 10 is stretching a rack line to the second story, to the inside, to access the attic.

Firefighters have located a fire in the attic and are actively working to extinguish it.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:19
Fire fighter reports that there's fire in the attic. Engine 10 is pulling a rack line and we're in the offensive mode. Engine 10 pulling a rack line, offensive mode. Back up. Engine 4 is out, corner of Cherry and Hoppy, out of hydrant, preparing to lay in.

Firefighters report no visible issues outside and are continuing their investigation inside the home.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:08
Engine 10 to all units inbound, there is nothing remarkable on a 360. I'm going back inside and masking up to see what's upstairs.

Firefighters are conducting a full inspection of the house to locate the smoke source.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:11
Engine is here to do a full 360. It's hard to access on the side of the house. We're going to walk through the house to the back.

Radio clips available.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:24
Engine 10 is doing a 360 now. We've got light smoke inside the house. This is a two-story home with smoke seen from downstairs inside. Fire dispatch from Engine 10, go ahead and upgrade this to a full box alarm. Received, upgrade to full box.

Firefighters have arrived and are investigating smoke inside a single-story home.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:23
Engine 10 is arriving on scene, assuming command on fire TAC 201. I've got a single-story residential structure, peaked roof. I can see smoke inside the house. We are in investigative mode. Engine 10 on scene, single-story residential, smoke seen from inside the home, investigating.

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of smoke coming from the second floor of a residence.

Austin Firecom N · 0:23
Attention fire department, we have a light box alarm on attack 201 in box 1001 at 3204 Cherry Lane. This is for engine 10, truck 3, engine 901, engine 4, battalion 1. All units show to be responding on 201. Caller reports smoke coming from upstairs, unsure if there is a flame or not, and she has exited the home.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3204 Cherry Ln.

Firefighters are beginning a demolition process to ensure the fire is fully extinguished. Most units are clearing the scene.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:20
All units, this is command. We're going to begin a demo process. We're going to keep Truck 3, Engine 10, Engine 901, and Engine 4. All other units can clear. Rick can stand down. Dispatch, you can just continue monitoring. Dispatch, received.

The water main valve is being shut off to manage the scene effectively.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:12
Engine 4 has found the water main, we're getting the lid off now. Give us a couple more minutes, we'll get that valve off. Outside this band, you're still working on water, unabombed gas service.

Firefighters are checking another attic access point to ensure safety.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:17
Command from inside division, I think we stopped before progress with the fire. We're going to check the attic just, we found another access point just to make sure there's nothing up in the air. Clear, received. You're calling fire under control. You're still searching the building.

Firefighters confirm the primary search of the residence is complete. No injuries have been reported.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:04
Inside division for command, can you give me a primary search?
Austin FD TAC201 · 0:02
Ma'am, see primary search complete.

Firefighters have knocked down the attic fire, and smoke is decreasing.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:31
If you can get the water and electric, yeah, it's been on fire, we're out of water right now. Received, Engine 4 from inside, from outside division. Go for Engine 4. Command from Engine 10. This is command, go ahead. We have the fire knocked down, smoke is minimizing. Received, fire is knocked down. Safety 1 is now assuming safety. We have the fire knocked down, smoke is minimizing.

Firefighters are addressing leaking pipes to prevent further damage while managing the attic fire.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:31
Battalion 6 out, going to command post. Engine 10, OPM, go ahead and put the fan in the door. We have windows open upstairs. Received, fan in the door. Command from inside division. Go ahead, inside division. Can we go ahead and get somebody to control water? We've got some linking pipes here on the wall. It's going to cause quite a bit of damage. Command received. Outside division from command, you direct. Outside division, correct. You want us to.

Police are joining the response team for further assistance.

Austin Firecom E · 0:05
2 is your wreck engine, and you got Engine 4 available. Received, adding PD.

Firefighters are coordinating ventilation efforts and preparing additional equipment to manage the attic fire.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:31
Is somebody calling Engine 10? Received. Engine 10, fire fighter 1, I don't know if you wanted to spin this fan up at the doorway. No, not yet. I don't have a ventilation plan. Received. Truck 1's out. Outside truck. Truck 1, you're going to be on deck. Ladder 19, I understand you're outside truck. You're going to be outside division. You're going to have Engine 10.

Crews report they found charring inside the wall.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:16
Engine 10, this is understand, you got fire at the walls. Engine 10, you got the fire knocked down. Fire's out now. we received a fire, we found charring inside the wall. Received, found charring inside the wall.

Crews are establishing a water supply to support efforts in extinguishing the attic fire.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:15
Engine 4 is doing a forward lay into Engine 10. Truck 3, you're coming behind us. We'll try to keep that 5-inch out of the way. We're going to turn onto Dillman Street so you can bring that truck closer to the scene. Truck 3, received.
Austin FD TAC201 · 0:08
Medic 9. 10-4. Command, received. Engine 4, I understand you're establishing water supply to Engine 10. Command, that is correct.

Additional units have arrived to assist with the fire.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:26
Battalion 1's out, assuming Cherry Command. The alpha side is going to be where Engine 10 is parked. We're operating in the offensive mode with reported fire in the attic. The command post is on the street on the Bravo side. Battalion 1 out, Cherry Command. Alpha side is Engine 10's side, offensive mode. Command post is on the Bravo side.

Firefighters are accessing the attic through the second story to address the fire between the walls.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:13
Engine 10 to all units, it looks like it's going to be in between the walls in the attic. Engine 10 is stretching a rack line to the second story, to the inside, to access the attic.

Firefighters have located a fire in the attic and are actively working to extinguish it.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:19
Fire fighter reports that there's fire in the attic. Engine 10 is pulling a rack line and we're in the offensive mode. Engine 10 pulling a rack line, offensive mode. Back up. Engine 4 is out, corner of Cherry and Hoppy, out of hydrant, preparing to lay in.

Firefighters report no visible issues outside and are continuing their investigation inside the home.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:08
Engine 10 to all units inbound, there is nothing remarkable on a 360. I'm going back inside and masking up to see what's upstairs.

Firefighters are conducting a full inspection of the house to locate the smoke source.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:11
Engine is here to do a full 360. It's hard to access on the side of the house. We're going to walk through the house to the back.

Radio clips available.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:24
Engine 10 is doing a 360 now. We've got light smoke inside the house. This is a two-story home with smoke seen from downstairs inside. Fire dispatch from Engine 10, go ahead and upgrade this to a full box alarm. Received, upgrade to full box.

Firefighters have arrived and are investigating smoke inside a single-story home.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:23
Engine 10 is arriving on scene, assuming command on fire TAC 201. I've got a single-story residential structure, peaked roof. I can see smoke inside the house. We are in investigative mode. Engine 10 on scene, single-story residential, smoke seen from inside the home, investigating.

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of smoke coming from the second floor of a residence.

Austin Firecom N · 0:23
Attention fire department, we have a light box alarm on attack 201 in box 1001 at 3204 Cherry Lane. This is for engine 10, truck 3, engine 901, engine 4, battalion 1. All units show to be responding on 201. Caller reports smoke coming from upstairs, unsure if there is a flame or not, and she has exited the home.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3204 Cherry Ln.

Firefighters are beginning a demolition process to ensure the fire is fully extinguished. Most units are clearing the scene.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:20
All units, this is command. We're going to begin a demo process. We're going to keep Truck 3, Engine 10, Engine 901, and Engine 4. All other units can clear. Rick can stand down. Dispatch, you can just continue monitoring. Dispatch, received.

The water main valve is being shut off to manage the scene effectively.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:12
Engine 4 has found the water main, we're getting the lid off now. Give us a couple more minutes, we'll get that valve off. Outside this band, you're still working on water, unabombed gas service.

Firefighters are checking another attic access point to ensure safety.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:17
Command from inside division, I think we stopped before progress with the fire. We're going to check the attic just, we found another access point just to make sure there's nothing up in the air. Clear, received. You're calling fire under control. You're still searching the building.

Firefighters confirm the primary search of the residence is complete. No injuries have been reported.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:04
Inside division for command, can you give me a primary search?
Austin FD TAC201 · 0:02
Ma'am, see primary search complete.

Firefighters have knocked down the attic fire, and smoke is decreasing.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:31
If you can get the water and electric, yeah, it's been on fire, we're out of water right now. Received, Engine 4 from inside, from outside division. Go for Engine 4. Command from Engine 10. This is command, go ahead. We have the fire knocked down, smoke is minimizing. Received, fire is knocked down. Safety 1 is now assuming safety. We have the fire knocked down, smoke is minimizing.

Firefighters are addressing leaking pipes to prevent further damage while managing the attic fire.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:31
Battalion 6 out, going to command post. Engine 10, OPM, go ahead and put the fan in the door. We have windows open upstairs. Received, fan in the door. Command from inside division. Go ahead, inside division. Can we go ahead and get somebody to control water? We've got some linking pipes here on the wall. It's going to cause quite a bit of damage. Command received. Outside division from command, you direct. Outside division, correct. You want us to.

Police are joining the response team for further assistance.

Austin Firecom E · 0:05
2 is your wreck engine, and you got Engine 4 available. Received, adding PD.

Firefighters are coordinating ventilation efforts and preparing additional equipment to manage the attic fire.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:31
Is somebody calling Engine 10? Received. Engine 10, fire fighter 1, I don't know if you wanted to spin this fan up at the doorway. No, not yet. I don't have a ventilation plan. Received. Truck 1's out. Outside truck. Truck 1, you're going to be on deck. Ladder 19, I understand you're outside truck. You're going to be outside division. You're going to have Engine 10.

Crews report they found charring inside the wall.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:16
Engine 10, this is understand, you got fire at the walls. Engine 10, you got the fire knocked down. Fire's out now. we received a fire, we found charring inside the wall. Received, found charring inside the wall.

Crews are establishing a water supply to support efforts in extinguishing the attic fire.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:15
Engine 4 is doing a forward lay into Engine 10. Truck 3, you're coming behind us. We'll try to keep that 5-inch out of the way. We're going to turn onto Dillman Street so you can bring that truck closer to the scene. Truck 3, received.
Austin FD TAC201 · 0:08
Medic 9. 10-4. Command, received. Engine 4, I understand you're establishing water supply to Engine 10. Command, that is correct.

Additional units have arrived to assist with the fire.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:26
Battalion 1's out, assuming Cherry Command. The alpha side is going to be where Engine 10 is parked. We're operating in the offensive mode with reported fire in the attic. The command post is on the street on the Bravo side. Battalion 1 out, Cherry Command. Alpha side is Engine 10's side, offensive mode. Command post is on the Bravo side.

Firefighters are accessing the attic through the second story to address the fire between the walls.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:13
Engine 10 to all units, it looks like it's going to be in between the walls in the attic. Engine 10 is stretching a rack line to the second story, to the inside, to access the attic.

Firefighters have located a fire in the attic and are actively working to extinguish it.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:19
Fire fighter reports that there's fire in the attic. Engine 10 is pulling a rack line and we're in the offensive mode. Engine 10 pulling a rack line, offensive mode. Back up. Engine 4 is out, corner of Cherry and Hoppy, out of hydrant, preparing to lay in.

Firefighters report no visible issues outside and are continuing their investigation inside the home.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:08
Engine 10 to all units inbound, there is nothing remarkable on a 360. I'm going back inside and masking up to see what's upstairs.

Firefighters are conducting a full inspection of the house to locate the smoke source.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:11
Engine is here to do a full 360. It's hard to access on the side of the house. We're going to walk through the house to the back.

Radio clips available.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:24
Engine 10 is doing a 360 now. We've got light smoke inside the house. This is a two-story home with smoke seen from downstairs inside. Fire dispatch from Engine 10, go ahead and upgrade this to a full box alarm. Received, upgrade to full box.

Firefighters have arrived and are investigating smoke inside a single-story home.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:23
Engine 10 is arriving on scene, assuming command on fire TAC 201. I've got a single-story residential structure, peaked roof. I can see smoke inside the house. We are in investigative mode. Engine 10 on scene, single-story residential, smoke seen from inside the home, investigating.

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of smoke coming from the second floor of a residence.

Austin Firecom N · 0:23
Attention fire department, we have a light box alarm on attack 201 in box 1001 at 3204 Cherry Lane. This is for engine 10, truck 3, engine 901, engine 4, battalion 1. All units show to be responding on 201. Caller reports smoke coming from upstairs, unsure if there is a flame or not, and she has exited the home.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3204 Cherry Ln.

Firefighters are beginning a demolition process to ensure the fire is fully extinguished. Most units are clearing the scene.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:20
All units, this is command. We're going to begin a demo process. We're going to keep Truck 3, Engine 10, Engine 901, and Engine 4. All other units can clear. Rick can stand down. Dispatch, you can just continue monitoring. Dispatch, received.

The water main valve is being shut off to manage the scene effectively.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:12
Engine 4 has found the water main, we're getting the lid off now. Give us a couple more minutes, we'll get that valve off. Outside this band, you're still working on water, unabombed gas service.

Firefighters are checking another attic access point to ensure safety.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:17
Command from inside division, I think we stopped before progress with the fire. We're going to check the attic just, we found another access point just to make sure there's nothing up in the air. Clear, received. You're calling fire under control. You're still searching the building.

Firefighters confirm the primary search of the residence is complete. No injuries have been reported.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:04
Inside division for command, can you give me a primary search?
Austin FD TAC201 · 0:02
Ma'am, see primary search complete.

Firefighters have knocked down the attic fire, and smoke is decreasing.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:31
If you can get the water and electric, yeah, it's been on fire, we're out of water right now. Received, Engine 4 from inside, from outside division. Go for Engine 4. Command from Engine 10. This is command, go ahead. We have the fire knocked down, smoke is minimizing. Received, fire is knocked down. Safety 1 is now assuming safety. We have the fire knocked down, smoke is minimizing.

Firefighters are addressing leaking pipes to prevent further damage while managing the attic fire.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:31
Battalion 6 out, going to command post. Engine 10, OPM, go ahead and put the fan in the door. We have windows open upstairs. Received, fan in the door. Command from inside division. Go ahead, inside division. Can we go ahead and get somebody to control water? We've got some linking pipes here on the wall. It's going to cause quite a bit of damage. Command received. Outside division from command, you direct. Outside division, correct. You want us to.

Police are joining the response team for further assistance.

Austin Firecom E · 0:05
2 is your wreck engine, and you got Engine 4 available. Received, adding PD.

Firefighters are coordinating ventilation efforts and preparing additional equipment to manage the attic fire.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:31
Is somebody calling Engine 10? Received. Engine 10, fire fighter 1, I don't know if you wanted to spin this fan up at the doorway. No, not yet. I don't have a ventilation plan. Received. Truck 1's out. Outside truck. Truck 1, you're going to be on deck. Ladder 19, I understand you're outside truck. You're going to be outside division. You're going to have Engine 10.

Crews report they found charring inside the wall.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:16
Engine 10, this is understand, you got fire at the walls. Engine 10, you got the fire knocked down. Fire's out now. we received a fire, we found charring inside the wall. Received, found charring inside the wall.

Crews are establishing a water supply to support efforts in extinguishing the attic fire.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:15
Engine 4 is doing a forward lay into Engine 10. Truck 3, you're coming behind us. We'll try to keep that 5-inch out of the way. We're going to turn onto Dillman Street so you can bring that truck closer to the scene. Truck 3, received.
Austin FD TAC201 · 0:08
Medic 9. 10-4. Command, received. Engine 4, I understand you're establishing water supply to Engine 10. Command, that is correct.

Additional units have arrived to assist with the fire.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:26
Battalion 1's out, assuming Cherry Command. The alpha side is going to be where Engine 10 is parked. We're operating in the offensive mode with reported fire in the attic. The command post is on the street on the Bravo side. Battalion 1 out, Cherry Command. Alpha side is Engine 10's side, offensive mode. Command post is on the Bravo side.

Firefighters are accessing the attic through the second story to address the fire between the walls.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:13
Engine 10 to all units, it looks like it's going to be in between the walls in the attic. Engine 10 is stretching a rack line to the second story, to the inside, to access the attic.

Firefighters have located a fire in the attic and are actively working to extinguish it.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:19
Fire fighter reports that there's fire in the attic. Engine 10 is pulling a rack line and we're in the offensive mode. Engine 10 pulling a rack line, offensive mode. Back up. Engine 4 is out, corner of Cherry and Hoppy, out of hydrant, preparing to lay in.

Firefighters report no visible issues outside and are continuing their investigation inside the home.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:08
Engine 10 to all units inbound, there is nothing remarkable on a 360. I'm going back inside and masking up to see what's upstairs.

Firefighters are conducting a full inspection of the house to locate the smoke source.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:11
Engine is here to do a full 360. It's hard to access on the side of the house. We're going to walk through the house to the back.

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Austin FD TAC201 · 0:24
Engine 10 is doing a 360 now. We've got light smoke inside the house. This is a two-story home with smoke seen from downstairs inside. Fire dispatch from Engine 10, go ahead and upgrade this to a full box alarm. Received, upgrade to full box.

Firefighters have arrived and are investigating smoke inside a single-story home.

Austin FD TAC201 · 0:23
Engine 10 is arriving on scene, assuming command on fire TAC 201. I've got a single-story residential structure, peaked roof. I can see smoke inside the house. We are in investigative mode. Engine 10 on scene, single-story residential, smoke seen from inside the home, investigating.

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of smoke coming from the second floor of a residence.

Austin Firecom N · 0:23
Attention fire department, we have a light box alarm on attack 201 in box 1001 at 3204 Cherry Lane. This is for engine 10, truck 3, engine 901, engine 4, battalion 1. All units show to be responding on 201. Caller reports smoke coming from upstairs, unsure if there is a flame or not, and she has exited the home.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3204 Cherry Ln.

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