Brush and shed fire behind St. Timothy’s Church, Crystal River FL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a brush fire behind St. Timothy’s Church in Crystal River. Initial reports unclear whether a structure was involved, but responders confirmed woods and possibly a small shed were burning. The fire was contained to a small area, and additional units were canceled once it was brought under control.
Audio|Heard on: Citrus County Fire
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05:19
Transcript:
00:00
Plane two, captain 102, engine three, rescue seven, squad seven, tanker five, tanker 20 responded to an echo-level structure fire.
00:08
Responding near North La Jolla Point, Crystal River.
00:16
It's going to be code two response.
00:17
Units will be on fire attack one channel.
00:24
Responding to smoke investigation near West Fort Island Trail, Crystal River.
00:34
Stand by, possibly cancel, nearby to structure fire.
01:34
Original call came from a marina, reporting a possible structure fire behind St. Timothy’s Church. Believed to be near the next street over.
02:01
Dispatch advises no structures involved, likely a brush fire.
02:07
Multiple callers report that the woods may be on fire, unclear if any structures involved.
02:27
One truck instructed to pick up a brush truck.
03:07
On scene report: woods and possibly a structure burning directly behind St. Timothy’s Church.
03:43
Woods and possibly a shed involved, no houses affected. All units to continue response.
04:30
Units work to contain the fire to prevent spread; approximately quarter acre of grass and brush affected. Additional units canceled.
05:01
Responding units advised to cancel; fire under control.
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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:
N Suncoast Blvd, Crystal River, FL 34429
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