Fire crews handle illegal burn near 17th St, Dunbar WV
Please note:
This is not an official report. The headline and summary are generated by automated AI systems from public-safety dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.
Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were diverted to a location near 17th Street in Dunbar for a possible illegal burn causing heavy black smoke. A ladder truck was sent to assist. The incident appears to have involved open burning of materials creating thick smoke.
Audio|Heard on: Kanawha WV Fire Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:0
Transcript:
00:00
You show us diverted to 7.
00:05
I'm sorry, near 17th St.
00:09
There's going to be an illegal burn.
00:13
Probably diverting near 17th St for an illegal burn.
00:20
You want me to start a.
00:21
Another company towards Holland.
00:25
You might want to radio (number withheld) and ask that.
00:30
Ten four, break metro (number withheld).
00:34
Metro was asking if they wanted us to dispatch another unit to Woodland Avenue.
00:45
We're going to jump out and then address this problem here.
00:47
They're burning something super black.
00:52
Ten four, we'll be responding in the ladder truck to assist you.
00:57
Metro, you can go ahead and have them actually carry the back at all.
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:
17th St, Dunbar, WV 25064
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
Note:
Auto-generated from live dispatch audio, which may contain errors. Dispatch calls are not confirmed incidents. Always verify with official sources.
