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Smoke near 148th Ave found to be burn barrelBellevue WA

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audio iconFire & Arson
148th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98007

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to reports of smoke and flames near 148th Avenue Northeast in Bellevue. Upon investigation, the source was confirmed to be a burn barrel. No injuries or property damage were reported.

Audio|Heard on: King WA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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01:13
Transcript:
00:00
All units en route to the Greek Church, reports of smoke and flames seen, called in by a passerby.
00:07
Possibly near 148th Avenue Northeast.
00:12
Be advised there was a similar call here on Christmas Day reporting the same thing and it turned out to be a burn barrel.
00:19
All right, copy short.
00:23
All right, we're on.
00:24
Scene of a single-story residence.
00:27
We appear to see a possible burn barrel.
00:30
We'll be investigating, establishing 148 command.
00:32
All units can stand by on 148.
00:34
Copy. Possible burn barrel.
00:37
Investigating 148 command.
00:39
Dispatch from 148 command.
00:41
Please dispatch resources to near 148th Avenue Northeast.
00:46
Copy near 148 Avenue Northeast.
00:50
Engine 112 on scene.
00:52
We'll stand by at the hydrant.
00:54
All units from 148 command, this is a confirmed burn barrel.
00:57
All units can go available.
00:58
Ladder or one of two can handle as a single.
01:01
Confirm burn barrel.
01:04
Copy.
01:06
Dispatch from 148 command here.
01:07
Command 148, command.
01:09
Command 148 is terminated.
01:10
Firefighter 103 available.
01:12
Copy, command terminated.

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148th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98007

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