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Fire department checks smoke under Y Bridge, Zanesville OH

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Fire & Arson

Reported: 12/26/2025 08:49 AM

Zanesville Y-Bridge, Zanesville, OH 43701

As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to reports of a possible illegal burn under the west main span of the Y Bridge in Zanesville. Smoke was observed near an encampment, prompting investigation by Battalion One and Engine One. Upon assessment, the fire was determined to be legal, and crews returned to service.

Audio|Heard on: Muskingum County Sheriff, Fire and EMS - MARCS

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01:30

Transcript:

00:00

Engine 1 and Ladder 1, Battalion One responding to a possible illegal burn.

00:04

Be under the west main span of the Y Bridge.

00:08

West main span of the Y Bridge, near a homeless encampment.

00:17

Teams will do three and four.

00:21

Three.

00:23

Four.

00:29

On the Y Bridge, under the Main Street span, near an encampment, reporting smoke visible.

00:38

Fire department units in the area.

00:49

Fire headquarters, that will be Battalion One and Engine One only.

00:54

That's clear, thank you.

00:55

We'll be transporting to Genesis.

01:01

You're clear, 1150.

01:04

Engine One, Battalion One on scene investigating.

01:13

That's clear.

01:19

Thanks, Engine One.

01:20

I think this is going to be a legal fire.

01:22

You can get back in service.

01:28

Engine One copies in service.

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Zanesville Y-Bridge, Zanesville, OH 43701

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