Smoke near windmill prompts fire response, Cambria County PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a call of possible smoke coming from a windmill near Puritan Road and Blue Knob Road in Portage Township. Several fire units were dispatched, but the situation was later found to be unverified, and no active fire was confirmed. Units were canceled after checking the area.
Audio|Heard on: Cambria County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
KD3. Delta, window fire. Blue Knob Road at Puritan Road, Portage Township. Station 80, Tower 22, Anchor 26, Tanker 72, engine tanker 85, tanker 70. Clear tanker 40, station 86 manpower assist. Station 60 for the wreck assignment. We'll send one. Transfer lots. I'm 22. Station 22, your tower, do. Delta windmill fire, area Blue Knob Road and Puritan Road, Portage Township. Central Ops. Reports of smoke from a windmill in the area, possible unconfirmed fire. Multiple units responding including Engine 861, Truck 83, Rescue 60. Caller was a passerby who saw smoke from a windmill. Location unclear. All other units later canceled after determining no active fire. Medic units cleared.
KD3. Delta, window fire. Blue Knob Road at Puritan Road, Portage Township. Station 80, Tower 22, Anchor 26, Tanker 72, engine tanker 85, tanker 70. Clear tanker 40, station 86 manpower assist. Station 60 for the wreck assignment. We'll send one. Transfer lots. I'm 22. Station 22, your tower, do. Delta windmill fire, area Blue Knob Road and Puritan Road, Portage Township. Central Ops. Reports of smoke from a windmill in the area, possible unconfirmed fire. Multiple units responding including Engine 861, Truck 83, Rescue 60. Caller was a passerby who saw smoke from a windmill. Location unclear. All other units later canceled after determining no active fire. Medic units cleared.
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Location mentioned:
Puritan Rd & Blue Knob Rd, Portage Township, PA 15946
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