Crews handle brush fire near Dunn Springs Rd, Franklin County MO
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a small brush fire near Dunn Springs Road and Old Highway 100 in St. Johns Township, Missouri. The fire appeared to have a possible electrical origin related to power line activity amid strong winds. Crews confirmed no downed lines and observed possible arcing from power lines. The situation was contained without further issues.
Audio|Heard on: Washington Fire - Main
Listen to dispatch call
04:41
Transcript:
00:00
Washington 110 on the scene.
00:03
Small brush fire right at the intersection of Dunn Springs Road and Old Highway 100.
00:09
I'll be investigating.
00:11
110 on the scene, small brush fire right at the intersection, investigating 353.
00:19
110, use caution, the origin may have been electrical from the line.
00:30
That's clear.
00:41
Show 110 as command.
00:43
Units not on the scene can proceed on to quiet.
00:47
110 command units proceed on to quiet 335.
00:58
Washington from command.
01:01
Command.
01:03
There are some small identification flags along the side of the road here.
01:09
Do you have any notes about work or activity in this area?
01:17
I do not believe so, but give me a couple minutes.
01:23
That's clear.
01:34
Washington from command, what units do I have responding?
01:39
8144 and 38.
01:46
That's clear.
01:57
8101, if that's you, stop short and provide some advance warning. Thank you.
02:10
You're right under power lines there.
02:13
We sure about origin?
02:19
Never sure about anything, but we don't see anything on the ground.
02:22
We'll check again once there's more light; see if a spotlight helps.
02:38
140 is on the scene.
02:43
140 on scene, 339.
02:55
8101 from 140.
03:00
Go.
03:06
Ahead.
03:08
All right, above you, it looks like the lines are twisted.
03:21
Washington Fire to come in.
03:23
Go ahead.
03:26
I double checked MoDOT's website; there's nothing noted in that area.
03:30
Shortly before the time of call at headquarters, we received multiple strong gusts of wind.
03:39
Clear, thank you.
03:49
Not seeing any lines down, but likely the lines slapped together and caused some arcing.
04:09
8144 from command.
04:13
Good.
04:15
Your location.
04:18
Approaching.
04:22
Okay, pull just past Dunn Springs Road, right before the incident. We'll pull your booster line.
04:29
8138, you can return.
04:39
Washington 8144120 on the scene.
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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:
Dunn Springs Rd & Old Hwy 100, St. Johns Township, MO 63055
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