Controlled burn mistaken for woods fire, San Augustine TX
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of a fire in wooded area near South Broadway Street in San Augustine. Upon investigation, it was confirmed to be a controlled burn, and units were advised to disregard the call.
Audio|Heard on: San Augustine Volunteer Fire
Listen to dispatch call
03:31
Transcript:
00:00
Attention Johnson County Fire Department, I've got a fire in the woods near South Broadway Street.
00:05
It's been being by in the woods close to South Broadway.
00:10
Close left of all, at least maybe one.
00:19
Dispatch, this is 212.
00:21
Show me in or out?
00:31
250 B10A3.
00:37
Dispatch, that's all fire units.
00:39
I just got a call from (name withheld).
00:41
The correct address is going to be near South Broadway Street.
00:44
He's advising there's a fire.
00:47
He's saying he doesn't need anyone.
00:48
He'll fill this and get out.
00:56
Dispatch, this is 12.
01:02
Go ahead.
01:04
Is it a controlled burn?
01:10
I believe so, that's what the caller, the second caller is saying.
01:14
Would you like to check it out?
01:26
238 is sending to the station.
01:43
Two twenty-seven, connect station.
01:59
Two 50, be ten twenty-three.
02:26
Got a large fire.
02:28
Looks like it's on fire.
02:29
It's right next to the camper, right next to the road.
02:31
We'll be out with it.
02:38
Two twenty-seven to 50.
02:51
Two twenty-seven and 50.
02:59
Two 50 central.
03:00
He's got a hose around it and he's going to keep eyes on it until it burns down.
03:11
10-22[1]. Hey (name withheld).
03:24
Yeah, you gonna flare, sonny.
03:26
You gonna be a brand tanker over.
03:29
Just 10-22[1] to everybody, we're clear.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-22: Cancel / Disregard
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:
S Broadway St, San Augustine, TX 75972
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