Brush fire near Highway 411 in Benton, Benton TN
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a large brush fire near Highway 411 in Benton, Tennessee. Deputies at the scene reported embers reaching 50 to 75 feet in the air and requested assistance, including a tanker, as the homeowner did not have a burn permit.
Audio|Heard on: Polk County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
02:17
Transcript:
00:00
Central One, all West Polk Fire and Rescue.
00:03
We have a brush fire near Highway 411.
00:11
It's going to be.
00:17
Have deputies on scene advising they will need assistance.
00:21
Tanker.
00:23
No burn permit obtained by the homeowner.
00:32
Ten four.
00:47
We have embers probably 50 to 75 feet in the air.
00:53
And it is on age, but drive feeling under.
00:58
Ten four.
01:08
Seventy one oh one responding to the station.
01:14
Ten four.
01:23
Go ahead.
01:27
I understand you're en route for tanker 11, sir?
01:33
That'd be correct unless someone else is closest.
01:40
Well, I'm pulling the engine now.
01:47
I'll go ahead and tell them out because you two are the only ones that's gone tonight.
01:57
Central one to all, West Polk Fire and Rescue units.
02:02
Need units to respond near Highway 411.
02:07
It's gonna be a large brush fire.
02:10
Sending embers into the air 50 to 75 feet close to dry field.
02:15
I do have two units en route.
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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:
US-411, Benton, TN 37307
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