Brush fire reported on Maine Turnpike


The audio reports a brush fire beside the Maine Turnpike near mile marker 17 northbound. Responders also mention a 69-year-old woman at a surgical care unit with a postoperative infection who is breathing normally and classified as a "Charlie level" patient. They ask about appropriate transport from Portland.
Audio|Source: Cumberland County Public Safety
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Transcript:
Seeing a brush fire on the side of the turnpike near the 17th northbound. Fire group. Me for a Charlie level sick person. Again, that's ambulance one to 55 Spring Street, the surgical care unit, room 13, for a Charlie level sick person. Rush fire on the side of the turnpike at 17 northbound. Main surgical unit A, room 13. 69-year-old female with a postoperative infection, breathing and responding normally at Charlie level. All in, speak to command, please. Can you confirm whether your patient is appropriate for A2 from Portland?
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Location mentioned:
Maine Turnpike, Maine
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