Controlled burn pine tree fire sparks concern near Dogtown Rd, Kingwood WV
WildfireA large pine tree near Dogtown Road caught fire during a controlled burn. Sparks spread due to wind, and there is concern as no one was seen watching the fire. The caller feared the fire could grow larger because of nearby trees. Fire units were dispatched to the scene to manage the situation.
Audio|Source: Preston County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Press and calling Center Company 5 Kingwood. Company 9 Reesville, Station 15, Camp, need to respond. Possible brush fire near Dogtown Road.
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Sound alert, 1848.
00:13
Oh, I'm basically going on.
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$15,000, 1849.
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I'm saying,
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are you having anything further?
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We received a call about a tree that was on fire. Caller was scared. It was going to create a larger fire as there is a lot of trees around that area break.
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Go ahead.
00:48
Company five, she advised it with the wind.
00:51
There are sparks that are being shot up from the fire in the tree. It's going to be a pretty large pine tree.
00:59
We did receive a controlled burn call for that same area. I called the individual who called the burn-in.
01:06
He advised that he was no longer on scene, but there should be someone watching it. The 911[1] caller advised she didn't see anyone.
01:13
We have no way to know if there is anyone actually watching it up this time.
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That's your seat, we'll be out momentarily.
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Bye, base, Tommy.
01:30
Good.
01:33
6A3, you're going to be responding to near Dogtown Road.
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It's going to be for a possible brush fire.
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911[1] caller advised that there was a tree on fire that was intentionally set. We did have a control burn for that area break.
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Good.
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6A3, she advised that she was not seeing anyone watching the fire at this time. We called the individual that called the controlled Vernon. He advised there should be someone there. We cannot confirm if there is actually someone there at this time, though.
02:08
She advised that she can't see flames. And when the wind blows, there's sparks.
02:12
I advise it's going to be a pine tree that's on fire.
02:17
She's just scared that something else is going to catch on fire.
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Actually.
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Engine 95 and Unit 93 will be responding.
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This is in route 4.
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Paul, I'm coming on you, this one are out, 8th and Woburg.
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Yes.
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Company 9 units, you're going to be responded to near Dogtown Road of a possible brush fire.
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We received a 911[1] call that a sign three would set on fire earlier.
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At a spot that we do have a controlled burn for, we contacted the individual who have the control burn. He said there should be someone on the scene 911[1] call our vice. They did not see anyone watching the burn break.
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Okay.
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Good.
03:26
The caller advised that Sam Claims, when the wind hits that it does farm, he is scared that it is going to create a bigger fire.
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I have to see. I'm sitting there.
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We'll begin around.
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Trag 5'clock in route, 1854.
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Go ahead. On scene of the brush fire,
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go ahead, keep coming on the incoming 5 in route.
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RELF.
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TIEC-9M copy 1850p.
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He advised Chief Nine as on scene. He advised to continue rolling both you and Company Nine.
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I'm going to try to get her further size up.
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At this time, we do have a brush and out on fire.
04:45
There are blown in the near wood.
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Keep on top of it.
04:53
All right,
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go ahead.
05:01
Chief Nine, is there anyone there watching that brush fire?
05:05
We had a control burn for it and he said there should be someone there walking it.
Police codes explained
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[1]
911: Hangup (abandoned 911 call)
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Location mentioned:
Near Dogtown Rd, Kingwood, WV 26537
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