Brush fire near Southwest 298th Street in Newberry, Newberry FL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a brush fire is burning on about half an acre near Southwest 298th Street in Newberry. The fire appears to be spreading southeast and is reaching a chicken coop. No injuries or hazardous materials are reported. Wind is from the northwest at 10 mph with humidity at 76%.
Audio|Heard on: Alachua FL Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
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...and 6, tanker 82, engine 2 to responding.
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Small brush-width exposures,
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near Southwest 298th Street.
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near Southwest 298th Street.
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This was reported by a citizen.
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We have approximately half an acre burning.
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It's spreading southeast.
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Nobody trapped here in immediate danger.
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No injuries, no hazardous.
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materials reported.
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We do have a chicken coop that is exposed.
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The fire is reaching the chicken coop area at 1627.
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Units responding southwest 298th Street,
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winds will be 10 miles per hour from the northwest, humidity 76%.
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:
SW 298th St, Newberry, FL 32669
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