Small grass fire near railroad tracks in Burlington, Burlington IA


A small grass fire occurred near the railroad tracks by the north parking lot close to North Front St in Burlington. Trains were stopped and a city worker was present. The fire appeared to be spreading but remained small and manageable. Fire equipment responded and ambulance was not needed.
Audio|Source: Des Moines County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Fire equipment respond to the area of the old big muddings from near North Front St.
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Caller said there's a grassy area that appears to be on fire in some type of open burn near the railroad tracks near the north parking lot.
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Trains are stopped and there is a city worker there, but the caller said it appeared to be spreading.
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It's the only call we've gotten so far.
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That's column 716.
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I'll be in route.
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Washington at 6th, big buddies.
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7.7s in row.
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The Com 716.
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I'll be out with a railroad employee.
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This is a small grassfire right along the tracks 727.
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You can handle this.
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Ambulance disregard.
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727 you can come non-emergent to it.
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Location mentioned:
Near N Front St, Burlington, IA 52601
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