Multiple rubbish fires burning at homeless camp near Union Hall, Cincinnati OH


Emergency responders found three small active rubbish fires burning at a large homeless camp near Freeman Avenue and the Union Hall. The fires raised concerns about safety and potential fire spread in the area.
Audio|Source: Cincinnati Fire
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Transcript:
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I'm not sure if there's something you're really even interested in.
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We got called for outdoor fire.
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We're here on Freeman near the Union Hall, back in the woods.
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Looks like a pretty large homeless encampment.
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There's three separate smaller fires all set are actively burning.
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It's all just rubbish and garbage back here.
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But I figure it probably be just enough for me to take some pictures and put it in a report for you, but I just wanted to make sure I didn't know if that's anything you wanted to keep track of or not since it's three different areas.
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Copy into 29.
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If you will, just remain on team.
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I'm going to meet you over there.
00:50
This seems to be in the same area where we're having other homeless camp issues.
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So if you'll just stand by, I'll make my way to your location.
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What's the best way to access you?
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Location mentioned:
Near Vine St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
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