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Controlled burn mistaken for grass fire near Highway 181, Kenedy TX

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US-181, Kenedy, TX 78119

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible grass fire near the Black Diamond Ranch off Highway 181 in Kenedy, Texas. The caller reported seeing flames and smoke behind the ranch. Upon further investigation, the incident was determined to be a permitted controlled burn, and the response was canceled.

Audio|Heard on: Kenedy Fire
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01:43
Transcript:
00:00
Karnes County Sheriff's Office to the attention of Kennedy Fire Department.
00:03
Kennedy Fire Department is requested in the area of Highway 181 and the Black Diamond Ranch.
00:08
Repeating, Highway 181 and the Black Diamond Ranch.
00:11
It's going to be in reference to a grass fire behind the ranch.
00:15
Caller advised they do see flames and smoke.
00:18
Pen out (number withheld).
00:27
Let's go to C County.
00:32
Sure, you're responding.
00:34
You advise behind the Black Diamond Ranch?
00:40
Yeah, but.
00:54
Hi. Go ahead, (name withheld).
00:57
You can go ahead and cancel that.
00:59
It was going to be a burn permit that we do have on hand.
01:02
We put for the people that are out there.
01:05
They have tractors and all the equipment.
01:10
Cancel cancellation page, please.
01:13
3C.
01:30
Karnes County Sheriff's Office to the attention of Kennedy Fire Department.
01:33
Kennedy Fire Department is advised to cancel.
01:36
I repeat, cancel near Highway 181.
01:40
Come out (number withheld).

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US-181, Kenedy, TX 78119
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