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Heard on: Burke County Public Safety · 2 days ago
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Station 63, fire 73, fire 60, fire 67, fire EMS crew 2.
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(number withheld) Mineral Springs Mountain Avenue, cross street Ridgeview Road, Mineral Springs Ridge.
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Smoke investigation near Mineral Springs Mountain Ave
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible structure fire near Mineral Springs Mountain Avenue and Ridgeview Road in Valdese. Reports indicated that smoke was present after a bathroom heater caused a towel to burn. The small fire was reported extinguished before emergency personnel arrived. One occupant was reportedly unable to leave, but no active flames were visible upon arrival.