Yard fire caused by propane device in Punta Gorda, Punta Gorda FL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded near Swaying Palm Drive in Punta Gorda where a person was burning weeds and leaves in a yard using a propane or flamethrower-type device. The situation was contained without further incident.
Audio|Heard on: Charlotte County Fire, Punta Gorda City Fire, and Punta Gorda Airport Fire
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Transcript:
00:00
Engine six, engine six.
00:02
Respond to near Swaying Palm Drive.
00:05
Near Swaying Palm Drive, cross of Pinecone Street.
00:08
It's going to be in reference to a subject using a flamethrower to burn weeds in his yard.
00:13
Grid eleven thirty-one.
00:18
Engine six.
00:21
Engine six, acknowledge (number withheld).
00:23
Rescue 13.
00:30
Delayed offload at Englewood.
00:33
Copy rescue 13 delayed offload Englewood, (number withheld).
00:41
Central Engine Six.
00:45
Engine Six.
00:47
Six arriving on scene.
00:49
It appears somebody was burning leaves with a commercial propane device.
00:55
We'll advise further.
00:59
Copy, someone was burning leaves with a commercial propane device, (number withheld).
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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:
Swaying Palm Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33982
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