Controlled burn confirmed near Old Trail Rd, Columbia City IN
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of a possible uncontrolled burn near Old Trail Rd. After checking with the property owner, the fire was confirmed to be a controlled burn and under supervision.
Audio|Heard on: Whitley IN Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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I can do base 800.
00:01
This is a fire service call.
00:03
It's going to be near Old Trail Rd.
00:07
Had a call earlier of a controlled burn, but we are getting many calls now saying the fire is out of control.
00:14
First page 1829.
00:19
Per base 800,
00:21
you can disregard the call near Old Trail Rd.
00:26
Disregard.
00:28
Whitley County 1832.
00:32
County 811, I'm clear on this regard.
00:40
Three eleven,
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three or forty-three.
00:43
We did get multiple calls on this, but I did call the homeowner and just make sure that it is still a controlled burn.
00:53
He is sitting right there beside the fire with his backhoe, and he said it cannot go anywhere.
00:58
So it is still under control.
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:
E Old Trail Rd, Columbia City, IN 46725
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