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Controlled burn mistaken for dumpster fire in GleasonGleason TN

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TN-22, Gleason, TN 38229

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews in Gleason responded to a possible dumpster fire near Highway 22. The fire was later determined to be a controlled burn in a fire pit near a local business, and no emergency action was needed.

Audio|Heard on: Weakley County Public Safety
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02:23
Transcript:
00:00
Six thirty-four, have a 911 call at (name withheld) Race Car.
00:03
It's near Highway 22 in Gleason.
00:08
Twenty-four and outside fire.
00:10
Gleason Fire has been dispatched.
00:12
Caller advised it looks like a dumpster is on fire.
00:15
Near Highway 22 in Gleason.
00:19
(name withheld) 1840.
00:26
Gleason 1302 to county.
00:36
I'm going to be en route direct.
00:38
I know they have a fire pit out there that they do some burning occasionally. I'm going to go straight to it.
00:59
Sample. Gentle.
01:03
Please be advised of the new marriage.
01:18
(name withheld), it's going to be the little pizza joint up there.
01:22
I'm about a minute out from it.
01:31
That it makes the post time and it's in that little area outside that has a fire going.
01:43
Thirteen oh two to county, it will be them burning in their concrete fire pit.
01:58
Thirteen oh three, any responding units just go ahead and report to the station.
02:02
I'll be there shortly.
02:08
Thanks, (name withheld).
02:16
If y'all can disregard that Gleason fire call, it was a burn pit.
02:20
One of the Gleason firefighters has gone out there and confirmed.

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Location mentioned:
TN-22, Gleason, TN 38229

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