Controlled burn mistaken for structure fire near J Highway, Malden MO
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported structure fire near J Highway outside the city limits. Upon investigation, it was confirmed to be a controlled burn of brush behind a residence. The situation was under control and fire department assistance was not required.
Audio|Heard on: Dunklin County, Stoddad, and New Madrid Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
03:5
Transcript:
00:00
Possible 1070.
00:01
It's outside of our city limits.
00:03
That J Highway at the top of the hill.
00:06
I'm gonna run out there and see if I can get some more information.
00:09
She's calling on call now.
00:12
Ten four. I'll swing out by Palo Verde just in case it needs assistance with anything.
00:24
Ten four, show me here's five.
00:30
I'm already partying, is that sure?
00:35
Ten four, you can show me en route.
00:42
Somebody in my residence before you turn the vehicle off.
00:45
I still have the keys.
00:48
Can't forget this big toy.
00:52
Well,
00:58
You may want to contact Dunklin County and see if they want to contact 380 that is right next to his house or in the same area.
01:07
Just at least check on them.
01:18
Attention Malden Fire Department, you have a 10-70 structure fire.
01:22
Going to be on the hill of J Highway.
01:26
The address is near State Highway J.
01:31
Again, this was a 1070 structure fire as we saw for the hill off of State Highway J.
01:38
The address is going to be near State Highway J and then message (number withheld).
01:51
Taking truck 21, going to be delayed by train.
01:56
The very top apartment,
01:58
The right side.
02:04
Be out past the water tower.
02:10
Send that 10-25[1] page.
02:13
It is a controlled burn.
02:15
A large pile of brush behind a residence.
02:18
Spoke to the owner and everything's under control.
02:20
It's not needed.
02:26
Forty-three, talk is direct.
02:27
I'll be in the back half of station one for (number withheld).
02:32
Not good for it.
02:41
Advise them to 10-25[1].
02:49
Fire department is not needed.
02:52
It's a controlled burn.
02:54
Repeating,
02:56
10-25[1]. Fire department is not needed.
03:00
Controlled burn.
03:02
And it's page (number withheld).
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-25: Meet in person / Contact
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Location mentioned:
State Hwy J, Malden, MO 63863
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