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Crews battle brush fire near Stevens Rd and SR 39

Heard on: Hillsborough FL Fire-Tac Group Calls
05:30
00:00
If we can get SO out here for traffic control, we're going to shut this road down.
audio iconWildfire
FL-39, Florida
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a brush/woods fire in orange groves near Stevens Rd and SR 39. Multiple engines, brush trucks, tankers, and forestry were requested, a 2nd alarm was started, and traffic control was set to close the road. The fire grew from about 2 to 4 acres with wind-driven spread; staging was on the hard road and drafting operations were established. Aerial support (Bambi bucket) was requested but unavailable.

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