Unmonitored woods fire reported near North Carolina Hwy 72, Lumberton NC
Fire & ArsonA caller reported a woods fire near North Carolina Hwy 72 West at the intersection of Ralph Strong Street, Rothstrom Drive, and Autumn Road. The caller saw visible fire from the road and was concerned it was not a controlled burn because no one appeared to be monitoring it. Responders noted there are controlled burns in the area, but the caller believed the fire might be unmonitored.
Audio|Source: Sandhills Region Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Brompson County Attention Station 24, Station 24, response signal 82 Charlie 2, 82 Charlie 2,
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Woods fire, cross near North Carolina Hwy 72 West, cross streets Ralph Strong Street, Rothstrom Drive, Autumn Road,
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following responding units, such as Tech Channel 1, Tax Channel 1,
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2017, (name withheld).
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Right, so we can't.
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Go ahead.
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Medic 10, go ahead.
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Another refusal, if I'm a complete. Sir, a medic 10 if I'm a complete patient refusal.
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735,000, patient refusal.
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2735, 4K93.
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He was going to be on Carthage Road, close to near Carthage Road with his flashing hazard lights on.
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He advised he can see it from the roadway.
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I do advise him that there are controlled burns in the area.
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He argued that he does think that something else might be on fire and he doesn't see anyone watching same.
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Location mentioned:
Near North Carolina Hwy 72, Lumberton, NC 28360
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