Mulch fire caused by firecracker at Erie intersection


Fire crews responded to a fire at a corner involving mulch. The fire was possibly caused by a firecracker and kept starting again. Firefighters put it out, but it was still smoldering when they got there.
Audio|Source: Erie County Public Safety
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Transcript:
Engine 12. Extinguished Fire[1], East 29th Street at State Street. Engine 12. Extinguished Fire, East 29th Street at State Street. County 148 now. This match, engine 12 and the East 29th at State. It's heard extinguished fire. you're responding east 29th and state street caller reports a mulch fire caused by a firecracker keeps rekindling caller did report that it has been extinguished but is still smoldering County, 1133 is in route with two. We'll go to track one. I'll be 1133 in route with two. County, 1148 on scene, two cars, minor to moderate damage. Dismatch engine 12-1 location, we're investigating. Dispatch engine 12, just a small patch of mulch burning on a piece 29th State right on the corner. 12 is extinguishing. Copy 12 extinguishing. Probably 120 post 1. 133 is on the scene. Your orders. Copy 109. 122.122 post 1.
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Extinguished Fire: Fire extinguished by responding crew
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Location mentioned:
State St & E 29th St, Erie, PA 16504
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