Fire burns debris near house after reported gunshots, Geauga County OH
A fire started in the backyard near Franklin Street in Bainbridge Township. Debris about 5 to 10 feet from the house caught fire, spreading in a 10-foot radius. A resident reported hearing gunshots or something break before the fire began. Suspicious individuals were seen near the scene. Police and fire department were notified and responding.
Audio|Source: Geauga County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Attention Bainbridge Fire Department responds for an unknown type of fire in the backyard near Franklin Street.
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Near Franklin Street.
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2800 clear at 2.33 at 239.
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Mr.
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(name withheld).
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Bainbridge, I don't know if you're going to want to stand by in the area. We do have police en route,
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resident in the area called hearing someone say that they heard gunshots or something break and then fire was spreading in the backyard.
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We copy. We'll stand by in the area.
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Okay,
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they said there is debris all over the yard, catching fire.
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It's about 5 to 10 feet from the house, about 10 feet in radius.
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Copy.
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Car, saw, some suspicious individuals heard what you thought were gunshots, and now the neighbor's yard is on fire.
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If you could check it out before the FD gets there.
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I'll copy. I'll be around.
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Okay.
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Floors and round.
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47.
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419.
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419.
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Caller says you can still hear two people there, at least one male, one female, possibly three, and the fire is growing.
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Copy.
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Bainbridge Township, OH
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