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Heard on: Rutherford County Sheriff, Fire and EMS · 1/16/2026 05:33 AM
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Station 27, respond to brush fire at US 74 Bypass Highway and Old Caroleen Road.
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Station 27, respond to brush fire at US 74 Bypass Highway and Old Caroleen Road in Forest City.
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Brush fire reported near Old Caroleen Rd

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible brush fire near the intersection of US 74 Bypass Highway and Old Caroleen Road in Forest City. The situation involved roadside vegetation burning, and a tactical fire channel was assigned for communication.

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Old Caroleen Rd, Forest City, NC 28043
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