Controlled burn reported near Portal highway and Union road, Candler County GA
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A fire reported in woods near Portal Highway and Union Road was confirmed to be a controlled burn by construction crews.
Audio|Heard on: Candler County Sheriff
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01:34
Transcript:
00:00
Central to Metter Fire, a firm account, his response to the area of Portal Highway and Union Road.
00:04
That's Portal Highway and Union Road.
00:07
And reference to the caller advising that the woods are on fire and there's this piece of equipment that's parked close by.
00:16
This is clear central.
00:18
You can show Engine 3 en route.
00:21
Clear. Fifteen gallon.
00:25
Fifteen, go ahead.
00:28
It's going to be an employee cell phone.
00:30
They're attempting to locator now in the facility.
00:38
I stand for.
00:41
Honor, two of seven.
00:47
Go ahead, Cal.
00:48
Okay,
00:50
boy, can I get you around the food lines, parking lot? It's going to be the end closest to Dollar General.
00:55
Reference to a two-vehicle accident, no injuries.
00:58
It's going to be a dark blue Silverado versus a red Tacoma.
01:06
304 to Central.
01:08
3.04.
01:11
Can you have me all the scene.
01:16
Clear through a four on scene.
01:22
Timbore, it's a controlled burn, the construction crews burning.
01:27
Clear,
01:30
this is a controlled burn being watched by the construction.
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Location mentioned:
Union Rd & Portal Hwy, Georgia 30439
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