Controlled burn debris pile still smoking in Derry Township, Mifflin County PA


Authorities investigated a smoking pile of debris from a recent controlled burn near Cross-Ever Drive in Derry Township. The fire chief and township officials had approved the burn and expected it to smolder for several days. No individuals were present at the site during the inspection, and no new concerns were identified.
Audio|Source: Mifflin County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Derry Township near Cross-Ever Drive for outside fire investigation.
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Company 42,
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1318.
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Okay, Captain 42 is responding.
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Captain 42, Derry Township near Cross-Ever Drive. Call her reporting a large pile of debris that was burning.
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She passed it again this afternoon.
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It's still smoking. She doesn't see anybody around.
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I think somebody should check it out.
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Operations on fire too.
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Captain 42, Muth McKenna.
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Go ahead.
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Chief 3-2 called and advised. They were there the other day with a controlled burn.
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He said it's going to burn for a couple days.
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He said the township end, the fire chief were aware of it.
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Okay, you can go ahead and hold it to myself. I'll get to check it out and make sure that there's new issues with it.
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Okay, Captain 42.
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Okay,
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Captain 42 holding all units and quarters,
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1320.
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Location mentioned:
Cross St, Derry Township, PA 17044
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