Controlled field burn monitored near Texas Road, Franklin County KS
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported field fire near Texas Road north of Thomas. They determined it was an unauthorized but controlled burn conducted by a landowner. The area was monitored by a drone, revealing small hot spots and smoldering trees near a propane tank, which were checked before clearing the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Franklin County/Miami County Public Safety
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02:24
Transcript:
00:00
On scene in the area, just north of Thomas Road on Texas, appears to be a small field fire.
00:14
All additional units can disregard at this time.
00:20
Copy.
00:23
3674, you control 3600 units clear?
00:27
Copy.
00:38
3772 to 3799, I'm right here at Texas and.
00:44
You want me to continue on?
00:48
72, continue on please.
00:56
3772 on scene.
01:08
Thirty-seven ninety-nine Ottawa.
01:15
This is a controlled burn.
01:18
Made contact with the landowner.
01:20
He did not get a burn permit.
01:25
Okay.
01:31
Command, Brush 3.
01:40
If you don't have any needs on the west, we're going to go back to the southeast corner and mop up there.
01:44
We've got some trees burning.
01:47
Copy that, Orchard.
01:54
Drone 2 to Command.
02:00
Yes, sir. I've currently got it hovering over that northeast section.
02:03
You have some very minor hot spots in that eastern tree line.
02:06
It looks like there's an ATV parked right beside them.
02:10
Copy, I see your location.
02:14
Additional searches for your information.
02:16
It looks like there is also a residential-sized propane tank approximately 100 yards to the north of that location.
02:23
Copy, we'll check that out.
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Location mentioned:
Texas Rd, Kansas
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