Hay bales catch fire near Highway 83, Zim MN
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews from multiple departments were dispatched to a possible grass or hay bale fire in a field near Highway 83 in Zim, Minnesota. The fire involved a few hay bales and did not threaten nearby structures. It was determined to be minor, and all responding units were canceled after scene confirmation.
Audio|Heard on: St. Louis MN Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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01:53
Transcript:
00:00
St. Louis to Makinen Fire, Clinton Fire and Cherry Fire respond on a fire outside near Highway 83.
00:10
Caller advising there's several hay bales that are on fire in the field close to other hay bales but not near any structures.
00:18
Repeating from Makinen Fire.
00:20
Clinton Fire and Cherry Fire, respond on a fire outside near Highway 83.
00:28
Several hay bales on fire that are close to other hay bales, but not by any structures.
00:33
We have a fire, not threatening any structures.
00:38
St. Louis is clear. Sixteen twenty-two dispatch Clinton portable twenty-six acknowledge.
00:46
Louis County Cherry Park Cherry Fire acknowledges the page and is responding to the hall.
00:57
Do we know if these bales are in the middle of the field or alongside the road?
01:01
I will check with the call taker.
01:13
He says you can cancel everybody; it's just a few old rotten hay bales.
01:33
St. Louis to Clinton Fire and Cherry Fire cancellation page for the fire outside on Highway 83.
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Location mentioned:
Hwy 83, Zim, MN 55738
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