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Tar Odor in Building

6901 Old York Rd

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Summary

  • Firefighters responded to reports of a fire and a tar smell at a four-story apartment building on Old York Rd in Philadelphia. Crews are investigating the source of the odor, with no fire confirmed at this time.

Timeline

Crews are continuing their investigation into the source of the tar smell at the apartment building.

PFD South · 0:30
Battalion 2's 8. Battalion 2's 8. For this Battalion 2, please require the control. We're going to continue an investigation for a vent and ladder in our cell. Any other companies? That's affirmative. Companies responding, 6901 Old York Road, with the exception of Engine 73, Ladder 29, and Battalion 2, recall. Companies responding, 6901 Old York Road, with the exception of Engine 73, Ladder 29, and Battalion 2.

Firefighters are positioned outside the apartment complex as they investigate the reported tar smell.

PFD South · 0:24
Affirmative, your last time is 7 minutes. Companies responding, 6901 Old York Road, proceed in and stand by on the exterior of the apartment complex. Companies responding, 6901 Old York Road, companies are to proceed in and stand by on the exterior of the complex. Operating on the North Fire Band and North TAC 1. 2 Z. 2 Z. How did you receive this call?

Firefighters are investigating a reported tar smell at a four-story apartment building.

PFD South · 0:30
Yes. Proceed, Battalion 2's aided. Got a four-story apartment building, 200 by 100. Give me a one-in-one investigating what seems to be smell of tar. Had a company proceeding, say on the outside of the apartment building. We'll give you a further report.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire in an apartment.

PFD South · 0:30
Engine 52. Box 6303, fire's reported, 6901 Old York Road, an apartment in building C as in Charlie. The following companies will respond and operate on the North Fire Band and North TAC 1. Attention Engine 73, Engine 19, Squad 72, Engine 61, Ladder 29, Ladder 8, Battalion 2, Battalion 8, and Medic 22.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 6901 Old York Rd.

Crews are continuing their investigation into the source of the tar smell at the apartment building.

PFD South · 0:30
Battalion 2's 8. Battalion 2's 8. For this Battalion 2, please require the control. We're going to continue an investigation for a vent and ladder in our cell. Any other companies? That's affirmative. Companies responding, 6901 Old York Road, with the exception of Engine 73, Ladder 29, and Battalion 2, recall. Companies responding, 6901 Old York Road, with the exception of Engine 73, Ladder 29, and Battalion 2.

Firefighters are positioned outside the apartment complex as they investigate the reported tar smell.

PFD South · 0:24
Affirmative, your last time is 7 minutes. Companies responding, 6901 Old York Road, proceed in and stand by on the exterior of the apartment complex. Companies responding, 6901 Old York Road, companies are to proceed in and stand by on the exterior of the complex. Operating on the North Fire Band and North TAC 1. 2 Z. 2 Z. How did you receive this call?

Firefighters are investigating a reported tar smell at a four-story apartment building.

PFD South · 0:30
Yes. Proceed, Battalion 2's aided. Got a four-story apartment building, 200 by 100. Give me a one-in-one investigating what seems to be smell of tar. Had a company proceeding, say on the outside of the apartment building. We'll give you a further report.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire in an apartment.

PFD South · 0:30
Engine 52. Box 6303, fire's reported, 6901 Old York Road, an apartment in building C as in Charlie. The following companies will respond and operate on the North Fire Band and North TAC 1. Attention Engine 73, Engine 19, Squad 72, Engine 61, Ladder 29, Ladder 8, Battalion 2, Battalion 8, and Medic 22.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 6901 Old York Rd.

Crews are continuing their investigation into the source of the tar smell at the apartment building.

PFD South · 0:30
Battalion 2's 8. Battalion 2's 8. For this Battalion 2, please require the control. We're going to continue an investigation for a vent and ladder in our cell. Any other companies? That's affirmative. Companies responding, 6901 Old York Road, with the exception of Engine 73, Ladder 29, and Battalion 2, recall. Companies responding, 6901 Old York Road, with the exception of Engine 73, Ladder 29, and Battalion 2.

Firefighters are positioned outside the apartment complex as they investigate the reported tar smell.

PFD South · 0:24
Affirmative, your last time is 7 minutes. Companies responding, 6901 Old York Road, proceed in and stand by on the exterior of the apartment complex. Companies responding, 6901 Old York Road, companies are to proceed in and stand by on the exterior of the complex. Operating on the North Fire Band and North TAC 1. 2 Z. 2 Z. How did you receive this call?

Firefighters are investigating a reported tar smell at a four-story apartment building.

PFD South · 0:30
Yes. Proceed, Battalion 2's aided. Got a four-story apartment building, 200 by 100. Give me a one-in-one investigating what seems to be smell of tar. Had a company proceeding, say on the outside of the apartment building. We'll give you a further report.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire in an apartment.

PFD South · 0:30
Engine 52. Box 6303, fire's reported, 6901 Old York Road, an apartment in building C as in Charlie. The following companies will respond and operate on the North Fire Band and North TAC 1. Attention Engine 73, Engine 19, Squad 72, Engine 61, Ladder 29, Ladder 8, Battalion 2, Battalion 8, and Medic 22.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 6901 Old York Rd.

Crews are continuing their investigation into the source of the tar smell at the apartment building.

PFD South · 0:30
Battalion 2's 8. Battalion 2's 8. For this Battalion 2, please require the control. We're going to continue an investigation for a vent and ladder in our cell. Any other companies? That's affirmative. Companies responding, 6901 Old York Road, with the exception of Engine 73, Ladder 29, and Battalion 2, recall. Companies responding, 6901 Old York Road, with the exception of Engine 73, Ladder 29, and Battalion 2.

Firefighters are positioned outside the apartment complex as they investigate the reported tar smell.

PFD South · 0:24
Affirmative, your last time is 7 minutes. Companies responding, 6901 Old York Road, proceed in and stand by on the exterior of the apartment complex. Companies responding, 6901 Old York Road, companies are to proceed in and stand by on the exterior of the complex. Operating on the North Fire Band and North TAC 1. 2 Z. 2 Z. How did you receive this call?

Firefighters are investigating a reported tar smell at a four-story apartment building.

PFD South · 0:30
Yes. Proceed, Battalion 2's aided. Got a four-story apartment building, 200 by 100. Give me a one-in-one investigating what seems to be smell of tar. Had a company proceeding, say on the outside of the apartment building. We'll give you a further report.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire in an apartment.

PFD South · 0:30
Engine 52. Box 6303, fire's reported, 6901 Old York Road, an apartment in building C as in Charlie. The following companies will respond and operate on the North Fire Band and North TAC 1. Attention Engine 73, Engine 19, Squad 72, Engine 61, Ladder 29, Ladder 8, Battalion 2, Battalion 8, and Medic 22.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 6901 Old York Rd.

Crews are continuing their investigation into the source of the tar smell at the apartment building.

PFD South · 0:30
Battalion 2's 8. Battalion 2's 8. For this Battalion 2, please require the control. We're going to continue an investigation for a vent and ladder in our cell. Any other companies? That's affirmative. Companies responding, 6901 Old York Road, with the exception of Engine 73, Ladder 29, and Battalion 2, recall. Companies responding, 6901 Old York Road, with the exception of Engine 73, Ladder 29, and Battalion 2.

Firefighters are positioned outside the apartment complex as they investigate the reported tar smell.

PFD South · 0:24
Affirmative, your last time is 7 minutes. Companies responding, 6901 Old York Road, proceed in and stand by on the exterior of the apartment complex. Companies responding, 6901 Old York Road, companies are to proceed in and stand by on the exterior of the complex. Operating on the North Fire Band and North TAC 1. 2 Z. 2 Z. How did you receive this call?

Firefighters are investigating a reported tar smell at a four-story apartment building.

PFD South · 0:30
Yes. Proceed, Battalion 2's aided. Got a four-story apartment building, 200 by 100. Give me a one-in-one investigating what seems to be smell of tar. Had a company proceeding, say on the outside of the apartment building. We'll give you a further report.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a fire in an apartment.

PFD South · 0:30
Engine 52. Box 6303, fire's reported, 6901 Old York Road, an apartment in building C as in Charlie. The following companies will respond and operate on the North Fire Band and North TAC 1. Attention Engine 73, Engine 19, Squad 72, Engine 61, Ladder 29, Ladder 8, Battalion 2, Battalion 8, and Medic 22.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 6901 Old York Rd.

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