Firefighters face hostility during illegal burn response, Edmonds WA


Firefighters are dealing with a dangerous situation involving an illegal fire at a golf course. The person in a nearby tent is being aggressive, so firefighters are waiting for police to help.
Audio|Source: Seattle Fire
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Transcript:
Engine 32 responding, 35 Avenue, Southwest, Southwest, Alaska Street. This will be on the east side in the golf course area between Alaska and Edmund Street. According to the legal burn, S.P.E. is also responding. Diswatch from engine 32. Go ahead, Engine 32. We have eyes on our illegal burn[1], tried to talk to the occupant of the tent nearby, and he's hostile and threatening[2], so we're going to wait for police backup.
Engine 32 responding, 35 Avenue, Southwest, Southwest, Alaska Street. This will be on the east side in the golf course area between Alaska and Edmund Street. According to the legal burn, S.P.E. is also responding. Diswatch from engine 32. Go ahead, Engine 32. We have eyes on our illegal burn[1], tried to talk to the occupant of the tent nearby, and he's hostile and threatening[2], so we're going to wait for police backup.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
illegal burn: Illegal or unauthorized outdoor fire
[2]
hostile and threatening: Threats or aggressive behavior
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Location mentioned:
Edmonds St, Edmonds, WA 98020
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