Controlled burn mistaken for structure fire, Harrisville PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to reports of a possible structure fire near Old Route 8 between Allen Road and Game Land Road. A large plume of smoke was seen, initially believed to be a shed on fire. Upon investigation, the situation was confirmed to be a controlled burn, and responding units were released from the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Venango County Fire Departments, Oil City Police
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04:43
Transcript:
00:00
Station three, flight zone.
00:03
Reported structure fire near Old Route 8, cross streets of Allen Road and Game Land Road.
00:13
Caller reported a large plume of smoke.
00:19
What looked like a possible shed on fire.
00:25
Caller (name withheld) on the right-hand side off of Old Route 8, north of Georgetown Road exit.
00:35
Unknown as this is a controlled burn.
00:37
Time now 1714.
02:42
Ambulance first alarm stand by in your station for a structure fire near Old Route 8, cross streets of Allen Road and Game Land Road.
02:55
Called in by a passerby reporting a large flow of smoke.
03:00
It looked like a possible shed on fire.
03:04
Off the right-hand side of Old Route 8, north of Georgetown Road exit.
03:10
Unknown if this is a controlled burn.
04:38
Per 309 on location, stated controlled burning and units could go back in service.
04:42
Time now 1720.
Disclaimer:
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:
Old Rte 8, Harrisville, PA 16038
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