Small warming fire at homeless camp near highway, Branson MO
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a small fire used for warmth was found at a homeless camp near Steak and Shake on State Highway 376. Authorities confirmed it was not dangerous and canceled the response.
Audio|Heard on: Taney County Police
Listen to dispatch call
02:57
Transcript:
00:00
One needs station three and battalion chief to respond near Steak 'n Shake on State Highway 376 for an outdoor fire.
00:11
Eight 51 . That's pretty good.
00:28
Engine three, copy responding.
00:29
You're responding to the area of Steak 'n Shake on 376 between there and the bridge.
00:34
I'll be advised now it's a large cloud of smoke in the woods but appeared to be much bigger than a campfire.
00:41
Outdoor investigation.
00:52
Battalion two, G4 is going to take that call for battalion two.
00:57
I do. That's clear.
00:58
Copy Chief Fourteen, all units.
01:06
We're answering this, Chief Four.
01:08
Um,
01:09
Three Seventy-Three.
01:14
Engine Three.
01:23
Engine Three, good.
01:26
On the scene, light smoke showing about the size of a campfire in a known homeless camp location.
01:32
Unit three will be W command.
01:36
Two three, that's clear.
01:37
Eight 55 .
01:40
Taney County deputies call for service.
01:42
It's going to be a vandalism pass near Prairie Lane in Kerr Mutual.
01:48
125 Taney, I can be en route from F Highway.
02:01
(name withheld),
02:02
(name withheld) threw a rock into (name withheld) rear window and broke the windshield on his vehicle.
02:05
(name withheld) drove off in a white extended cab Chevy truck.
02:11
25 copy.
02:17
Okay, Kenny,
02:18
I'm clear from this address.
02:20
I'm getting ready to go check some pawn shops.
02:25
Do we have a direction of travel for that?
02:31
Negative. Our chief stated he just left the neighborhood.
02:36
That's clear.
02:44
376, man good?
02:47
Confirmed it was a warming fire for the homeless and cancel everybody.
02:51
Let's go to Q4, do you drink?
02:56
Chief 4 is canceling.
Disclaimer:
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:
MO-376, Branson, MO 65616
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