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Controlled burn mistaken for structure fireHarrisville PA

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Old Rte 8, Harrisville, PA 16038

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to reports of a possible structure fire near Old Route 8 between Allen Road and Game Land Road. A large plume of smoke was seen, initially believed to be a shed on fire. Upon investigation, the situation was confirmed to be a controlled burn, and responding units were released from the scene.

Audio|Heard on: Venango County Fire Departments, Oil City Police
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04:43
Transcript:
00:00
Station three, flight zone.
00:03
Reported structure fire near Old Route 8, cross streets of Allen Road and Game Land Road.
00:13
Caller reported a large plume of smoke.
00:19
What looked like a possible shed on fire.
00:25
Caller (name withheld) on the right-hand side off of Old Route 8, north of Georgetown Road exit.
00:35
Unknown as this is a controlled burn.
00:37
Time now 1714.
02:42
Ambulance first alarm stand by in your station for a structure fire near Old Route 8, cross streets of Allen Road and Game Land Road.
02:55
Called in by a passerby reporting a large flow of smoke.
03:00
It looked like a possible shed on fire.
03:04
Off the right-hand side of Old Route 8, north of Georgetown Road exit.
03:10
Unknown if this is a controlled burn.
04:38
Per 309 on location, stated controlled burning and units could go back in service.
04:42
Time now 1720.

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Old Rte 8, Harrisville, PA 16038

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