Apparent explosion turns out to be permitted bonfire, Appleton ME
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Appleton were dispatched to a possible explosion and fire near Burkettville Road. Responders learned the incident was a permitted bonfire, and no injuries or property damage were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Penobscot, Waldo, Knox County Public Safety
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00:55
Transcript:
00:00
Appleton Fire responding to area near Burkettville Road.
00:03
I believe it's going to be near Burkettville Road.
00:06
Full report of a fire heard with explosions.
00:09
Dispatch go to 69 delta six.
00:14
Appleton Fire respond to the area of Burkettville Road.
00:17
It's going to be the house across the street.
00:19
Report of a fire heard as explosion.
00:21
We don't even can see flames.
00:22
Your dispatch is 69 delta six.
00:24
Crashes in Brookside Lane and Guinea Ridge Road, Knox County.
00:32
Unit rescue one, have you en route? On the phone we did confirm there is a burn permit near Burkettville Road.
00:48
The caller confirmed that everyone across the street was fine and it was just a bonfire next to their house.
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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:
Burkettville Rd, Appleton, ME 04862
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