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Man sets porch on fire with an axe in Champion, Jefferson County NY

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State Rte 3, Champion, NY

A man was reported to be setting a porch on fire and was carrying an axe at a residence near State Route 3 in the Town of Champion.

Audio|Source: Jefferson County Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Great Bend, the Ferry at West Carthage Fire, Carthage Rescue, standby for a possible structure fire, possible Arverson, near State Route 3, Town of Champion.
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Great Bend, DeFaria, West Carthage Fire, Carthage Rescue, standby in the area near State Route 3, Town of Champion, part of a male, setting a porch on fire, a male has an axe.
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Feeding, Great Bend, DeFaria, West Carthage Fire, Carthage Rescue, standby in the area near State Route 3, Town of Champion, part of a man with an axe, lighting a porch on fire.

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Location mentioned:
State Rte 3, Champion, NY

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  1. Aftermath and Return to Service
  2. Fire Under Control and Scene Safe
  3. Scene Assessment and Fire Containment
  4. Ongoing Situation and Additional Calls
  5. Patrols and Fire Units En Route
  6. Initial Report of Fire and Armed Male

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