Small brush fire near train tracks extinguished, New Braunfels TX
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a small brush fire near the train tracks on Conrads Lane in New Braunfels, Texas. The fire, about 10 by 20 feet in size, was slow moving and likely started by a passing train. Crews from Truck 7 and Squad 7 accessed the area, contained the blaze, and confirmed it extinguished without further incident.
Audio|Heard on: New Braunfels Fire Department
Listen to dispatch call
04:24
Transcript:
00:00
We can see it's down here by the train tracks somewhere.
00:02
We're going to try and make access back here in the neighborhood.
00:06
Squad 7, it looks like there's a straight shot to it between the railroad tracks off of Conrads.
00:11
We're going that way and see if we can't get to it.
00:13
Keep doing what you're doing and let me know.
00:16
Received.
00:23
Squad 7, Truck 7.
00:24
We're not going to be able to make it from here, so let us know what you see on Meteor.
00:33
Hey guys, there's a train coming.
00:40
Squad 7, hold there.
00:41
It's real damp over here.
00:42
You'll get stuck.
00:49
Squad 7, firefighter to driver or from driver.
00:52
Am I able to get to you from here or do you want me to hold where I am?
00:57
Hold it where you're at for now.
01:06
Battalion 1,
01:08
truck 7 officers.
01:11
Good.
01:13
This fire is up against the train tracks, like laughing against the train as it's driving by.
01:23
Truck seven from squad seven firefighter, if you go down this dirt road in between the train tracks,
01:29
see firefighters going to be over here.
01:31
Break your promises.
01:36
Yeah, truck seven officer is currently walking to you.
01:38
While truck seven turns around,
01:40
they can't make it through here, but the squad might be able to make it from Conrad's.
01:48
Squad seven driver, go back to Conrad's.
01:51
Go down the dirt road on the right side of the train tracks.
01:56
Received, repositioning to Conrad's in route with squad seven.
02:04
Squad seven.
02:08
On location of a brush fire, it's going to be a small 10 ft by 20 ft grass fire, slow moving.
02:15
It was started by the train that was extinguishing.
02:20
Received. Yeah, best access is from Conrad's between the two tracks.
02:34
They brought this down.
02:35
Go ahead.
02:41
Silence arrived on Conrad's command.
02:44
Thank you.
02:53
Truck seven, go ahead.
02:56
Go ahead.
03:00
Just confirming it.
03:01
We're going to go north of Conrad's on tracks.
03:06
Yes, sir. There should be a dirt road between the two tracks that'll take you straight here.
03:11
We're seeing squads coming up.
03:14
Dispatch, can you mark truck seven on location?
03:20
Truck, I'm approaching.
03:21
If you'll point exactly where you want me to turn.
03:28
Squad 7 driver, I'm coming to you to meet you at.
03:36
17 driver, come back.
03:39
To the right down this dirt path, you can see me.
03:47
We just need a couple hand tools and red line right here.
03:49
The path comes right up to where we can put it out.
03:58
Bravo, squad seven.
04:03
Squad seven.
04:05
Come on board real quick.
04:15
Truck 7.
04:19
Go ahead.
04:22
Fire out.
04:24
Received fire out.
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:
Conrads Ln, New Braunfels, TX
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