Controlled burn confirmed near I-19 mile marker 61, Green Valley AZ
Fire & ArsonA smoke report near mile marker 61 on southbound I-19 led responders to find a controlled burn on the highway. The fire was confirmed to be under control by the responsible crew, and traffic continued normally.
Audio|Source: Pima County Public Safety South, Green Valley
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Transcript:
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We just touched an engine for a smoke investigation off of the Eastbound Frontage Road in the I-19 area here towards Fonkes.
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Fire. A kilometer post 61 southbound I-19.
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On top 3, unknown type fire, mile marker is 61 southbound I-19.
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For DPS[1], unknown type fire burning on I-19.
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DPS[1] is also en route.
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Climate Party was driving on the front of road, states it was coming on the high...
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That something on the highway was on fire.
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Zero 721.
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It's 153.
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Number 153, Valley Fire.
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I've just made contacts to you guys over the landline and it looks like it's in the same area as a scheduled bird.
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It's not likely you're reporting if it's possibly required that spread to the streetways.
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We'll check the highway.
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We'll check the highway.
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Valley Fire, Chief 155.
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Chief 155, Valley Fire.
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Okay,
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I've contacted the foreman with Torres Blancas.
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This is a controlled burn.
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They do have it under control.
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I've made contacts via cell phone.
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I'd like my engine to continue normal traffic to Torres Blancas and just put eyes on it.
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DPS: Department of Public Safety, often referring to state-level law enforcement or public safety agencies.
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Location mentioned:
I-19, Green Valley, AZ
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