Orange smoke near Interstate 342 linked to controlled burn, Rockwood TN
Orange-colored smoke was observed near Interstate 342 in Rockwood, Tennessee. Authorities believe it is related to a controlled burn in the area. Fire units responded to investigate but no active fires were confirmed at the scene.
Audio|Source: Roane County Fire and EMS
01:30
Transcript:
00:00
That's no one. Be advised, Rockwood City does have a control burn not too far from that area. That may be the smoke that we're seeing or having it reported.
00:12
Just notify when you get on the scene if you find anything.
00:18
That'd be able to cover track. What advice?
00:20
4-0-3-5-0-0-1.
00:24
No, yes.
00:27
Now I'm coming down through the city.
00:29
It looks like it's going to be more along further on the east down at 342.
00:35
I've got some orange-looking smoke coming up from that area.
00:44
Copy that, sir.
00:45
Has that one that way and has that... tanker one is just now getting on the interstate towards Kingston.
00:55
Okay.
01:00
Natural is my two.
01:03
Okay.
01:06
We're at the 342. We can see the slow gets off the interstate.
01:15
Is it on the Rockwood side of the interstate or is it on the mountain side of the interstate?
01:22
Rockwood.
01:27
We just can't tell how far off of the interstate it is.
Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
Rockwood, TN 37854
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect