Large burn barrel poses fire risk near homes


Caller reports a neighbor has an about 8-foot burn barrel burning various materials in a backyard. The caller is concerned the fire could spread because there is a lot of combustible material nearby and it might jump to neighboring yards.
Audio|Source: Wexford County Police Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
(name withheld) is the next-door neighbor. At this address there is a very high fire that appears to be a burn barrel approximately 8 feet tall, burning many kinds of fuel. He is worried because that backyard has a lot of fuel and the fire may jump to his yard.
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Location mentioned:
Wexford County, MI
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