Fireworks mistaken for gunfire on Forestbrook Road, Horry County SC
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to reports of a gunshot wound on Forestbrook Road in South Carolina. The road was temporarily closed as investigators and fire units arrived. It was later determined that the sounds were fireworks, and no victim was found.
Audio|Heard on: Horry SC Fire Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:20
Transcript:
00:00
Yes, ma'am. When you get a second, start Horry Electric and the fire investigator to this location.
00:04
Investigator two's en route.
00:07
Tac 2, 31's en route.
00:09
Copy.
00:12
Tac two, engine seven, please move up to station four.
00:16
Copy.
00:18
Tac two, chief six.
00:20
Go ahead.
00:21
I'm on location.
00:23
Notify police that Forestbrook Road is shut down.
00:26
Copy.
00:28
Tac 2, Engine 77 on location.
00:31
Copy.
00:32
Tac to Base 20 on scene.
00:34
Copy.
00:37
Battalion 3 is arriving.
00:38
Copy.
00:40
Tac to May 20, who's going to call with? Copy.
00:44
Tac to investigator two is on scene.
00:46
Copy.
00:48
Tac to 31 on location.
00:50
Tac to six two is responding.
00:52
Copy.
00:54
Tac 262, six two go ahead.
00:57
You got any further additional information on this call?
01:00
Came from dispatch that police are on scene and request EMS to stage for gunshot wound.
01:07
Copy, thank you.
01:08
Tac 2, base 20 clear.
01:10
Copy.
01:12
Tac 262, 62, go ahead.
01:14
We've been advised by dispatch this is fireworks, not gunshots.
01:19
No victim. We're back in service.
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:
Forestbrook Rd, South Carolina
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