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Brush fire near YMCA Drive deemed legal burnCharleston WV

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audio iconFire & Arson
Hillcrest Dr & YMCA Dr, Charleston, WV 25311

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to Hillcrest Drive and YMCA Drive in Charleston for a reported brush fire. Upon arrival, responders determined the fire to be a legal burn, and no further action was required.

Audio|Heard on: Kanawha WV Multi-Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Metro Engine 454, respond to YMCA Drive and Hillcrest Drive East.
00:04
YMCA Drive and Hillcrest Drive East, there's a brush fire.
00:08
No further information.
00:09
(number withheld).
00:13
454 is out.
00:16
10-4, (number withheld).
00:18
Four five four metro.
00:22
Let's see,
00:23
appears that this might be a legal burn.
00:27
Yeah, we're on scene of a little burn (number withheld).

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Location mentioned:
Hillcrest Dr & YMCA Dr, Charleston, WV 25311

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