Grass fire threatens structures near Northwestern St, Amarillo TX
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a grass fire near Northwestern Street in Amarillo, Texas. The fire was behind a barn and rapidly spreading, threatening multiple structures and an abandoned vehicle. Radio communications indicated visible smoke and small explosions from a car in the area. There were potential evacuations discussed, though no occupied buildings were confirmed to be affected.
Audio|Heard on: Potter TX Law Dispatch Group Calls
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02:43
Transcript:
00:00
District four needing near Northwestern Street.
00:05
Near Northwestern Street on a grass fire behind a barn.
00:08
There are structures in danger.
01:08
All units and rafters, an abandoned vehicle involved in the fire.
01:13
There is more than one structure endangered.
01:18
It looks like it might be trying to catch a nearby house on fire.
01:25
Unknown if there are any residents or occupants in that house.
01:47
We're getting some small explosions out of the car.
02:15
For information, the building the fire is encroaching on is not occupied.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
N Western St, Amarillo, TX 79108
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