Small campfire found in abandoned garage on Burnet Road, Austin TX
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of a structure fire near Burnet Road. They found a small campfire burning inside an abandoned garage without structural involvement. The situation was contained quickly, and additional units were canceled.
Audio|Heard on: Travis TX Fire-Tac Group Calls
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02:6
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 40, engine 40 got a radio hanging.
00:03
Austin Fire Department box alarm, Fire-Tac 203, near Burnet Road.
00:08
Engine 28 arriving on scene.
00:12
One caller was able to give us a video.
00:15
It looks like a constant fire, abandoned building.
00:18
Everyone reported to be out of the structure.
00:21
Checking response for battalion 3 and battalion 7.
00:25
Engine 28 is on scene,
00:28
assuming command on Fire-Tac 203.
00:31
We have flaggers right outside of a small abandoned building next to the highway.
00:39
We do not see any fire at this time.
00:41
We will be out investigating.
00:43
Engine 28 out, small abandoned structure, no fire seen, investigating.
00:50
Battalion 3 checking response.
00:52
Have assuming command and inside control.
00:54
Truck looks like we've got a small fire inside an abandoned house.
01:00
We'll be, we're going to stay in investigative mode for just a 2nd.
01:06
Engine eight, top backup.
01:11
All incoming units, this is command.
01:14
We've got a small campfire inside an abandoned garage.
01:19
It's not extending to the structure.
01:24
All units not on scene, reduce to code one.
01:26
Ladder eight's out outside truck.
01:28
Engine eight, backup.
01:30
Ladder eight, outside truck.
01:32
All units still responding, reduce to code one.
01:35
Engine 40 is out, level one stage.
01:38
Checking a hydrant.
01:40
All incoming units to this command.
01:43
This is not actually involving the structure fire inside the garage.
01:49
I'm going to reduce the alarm to rescue 28,
01:52
engine 28, and engine 8.
01:55
Command on scene announcing constant fire only.
01:59
Engine 28, Rescue 28,
02:02
Engine 8 remain on scene.
02:04
All other units can cancel.
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Location mentioned:
Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78727
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