Controlled burn inquiry for brush pile on open lot, Watertown SD


Police received a report about a controlled burn of a brush pile on an open lot near 2nd Ave SE in Watertown. The caller asked if this was allowed since it was not in a container. Officers were unsure of the city rules and advised the caller to check with city officials before continuing.
Audio|Source: Codington County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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I have a call on the line calling in a controlled burn for East 2nd Avenue in North Hill Street in Bryant.
00:05
He said he was building a brush pile in an open lot. It's not going to be in any kind of container of any sort. Is that legal or...
00:17
...five two out of five. I'll look into that. I'll give (name withheld) a call and see what he thinks. I guess I'm not sure on the city ordinance on that.
00:26
10-4[1], I will just advise (name withheld) to hold off.
00:34
5-2, (name withheld).
00:37
(name withheld), go ahead.
00:40
You can take me off that call for now, and could you put me 10-6 for a little bit?
00:46
10-6 for a little bit.
00:51
5-2 on both.
00:52
Okay.
00:57
This 1078, I'm going to call the RP on that and advise them he'll me to talk to the city first.
01:03
We're unable to authorize that at this time.
01:07
10-4[1], thank you.
Police codes explained
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10-4: Acknowledgement/OK
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Location mentioned:
2nd Ave SE, Watertown, SD 57201
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