Controlled burn near Mt Hope and Route U sparks initial alarm, Cole County MO
Fire & ArsonBlack smoke was reported near Route U and Mount Hope but was confirmed as a controlled burn, easing immediate concerns about a fire emergency.
Audio|Source: Cole County Fire Protection Districts
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425 Jeff.
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Go ahead.
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I've seen quite a bit of black smoke from Route U and Mount Hope, just FYI.
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Chopie.
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45, just after I'll be on the scene investigating Route U command.
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Copy, 425 on scene, out investigating Route U command.
00:32
There's a control burn, but I'll let you know.
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Copy.
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Forty 201 route.
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Forty 201 en route.
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Forty 201 en route.
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Command, Jeff Central.
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Command, go ahead.
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Disregard all further, it's a controlled burn.
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Talk to the owner.
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Kathy, all other units respond to 50 and route you can disregard it's a controlled burn.
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Location mentioned:
Mt Hope Rd & Rte U, Moreau Township, MO 65053
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