Large recreational bonfire reported near trees in Flint, Flint MI


Several reports were received of a large recreational bonfire burning near trees in a backyard near Roberts Drive in Flint. Fire units were dispatched to assess the safety of the burn due to its size and proximity to the treed area.
Audio|Source: Flint City Fire
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Transcript:
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712 Ivanhoe, Cross at Dexter and Davison for recreational burn.
00:03
On a smoke in the area, neighbors burning something in the backyard.
00:08
I don't know what it is.
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Interlocal, (number withheld) people.
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Gaines Radio, from Center.
00:11
Go ahead, this is the Paines Radio.
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I believe T3 is trying to reach on Fireground 3.
00:16
Clear. I'm trying to see Township Station 2, standby for a recreational break.
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Genesee Township Station 2.
00:21
There's spot on Fireground 4 near Roberts Dr, across Genesee Road at Recreational Burn.
00:28
Otherwise there's on fire in the backyard, feels like it's too large.
00:32
We're concerned about treason area.
00:34
Fireground 4,
00:35
20-0-1. Genesee Dodge Station 2 respond on Fireground 4 near Roberts Dr, Recreational burn, containing a large bonfire in the backyard,
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near trees,
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and Fireground 4, 21.
00:51
Dispatch, Genesee-Bissan 2 is clear on a call in Rock near Roberts Dr for an open burn.
00:57
You're clear on the call and Roger Wright.
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20-02.
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Location mentioned:
Near Roberts Dr, Flint, MI 48506
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