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Fire near KFC in Festus extinguishedFestus MO

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Shapiro Dr, Festus, MO 63028

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire department units responded to a fire near KFC in Festus, Missouri. The fire was extinguished, and the scene was declared secure. There were some wires affected in nearby woods, but no arcing was observed. Nearby roads were briefly affected due to a fallen tree hanging on power lines. Both units were later marked available.

Audio|Heard on: Jefferson County Fire and EMS - Digital
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02:13
Transcript:
00:00
Jeffco units on the scene at KFC in Festus.
00:05
We're secure.
00:06
Secure (number withheld).
00:12
Four drive cross streets are Salt Flakeshore Spur and Forest Lane, Goldman Fire,
00:19
(number withheld).
00:28
FD (number withheld) , (number withheld).
00:30
Caller may have passed by saying a tree broke off and fell, hanging on the wires.
00:34
Stating that only small vehicles can pass under it.
00:37
There is no arcing at this time.
00:43
(number withheld) clear.
00:56
Sixty-three ten, respond to lockout of residence or vehicle near State Road Z,
01:04
Chiefly, (name withheld) on the run.
01:07
Cross streets are Barry Street and Daniel Duncan Commercial Boulevard.
01:11
Sixty-three ten, respond to lockout of a resident or vehicle near State Road Z, chiefly (name withheld) on the run.
01:22
Cross streets are Berry Street and Daniel Duncan.
01:25
Commercial Boulevard, Dunclan Fire,
01:28
(number withheld).
01:38
After Link Grand Trestle.
01:40
Go ahead.
01:45
We were able to extinguish the fire.
01:49
The only hazards are the wires in the woods.
01:53
Both units available.
01:54
Check out the alarm.
01:56
Five after Link.
01:58
Alarm struck out near Hector Lane.
02:01
Fire is extinguished; only remaining lifelines.
02:06
Correction, fires in the woods.
02:08
Units available, (number withheld).

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Shapiro Dr, Festus, MO 63028

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