Grass fire near I-75 and Highway 64 contained, Manatee County FL


A grass fire started on the shoulder near I-75 and Highway 64. The fire spread slightly into nearby woods but was quickly extinguished by fire services. Traffic was managed during the incident and no injuries were reported.
Audio|Source: Manatee County Fire and EMS
03:34
Transcript:
00:00
621, are you bringing the brush truck? It's a grass fire on the shoulder.
00:09
621 and 625 are in route. Brush fire, I 75 and 64.
00:19
We're responding to 1443. Caller is just stating a small fire on the west side of the southbound lane just before the exit ramp.
00:30
3-4-1-6-1-6-5-Cob.
00:36
You see, battalion's going to be non-emergency.
00:41
25,
00:43
you see it there, starting to get into the woods.
00:51
I've got that, I see. If we take us a turn around up here, should be a little spin around.
00:58
C.
01:00
621 is on scene.
01:02
Grass fire starting to get in the woods.
01:04
We're going to take one lane, I-75 southbound,
01:08
again extinguishment.
01:13
621 on scene with the grass fire going into the woods, 1447.
01:18
I think we're going to be short-term here. I'll advise momentarily.
01:23
Copy.
01:24
Also water on the fire.
01:26
Copy water on the fire, 1448.
01:32
Battalion 6 from 621. We'll be able to handle this if you want to clear. It's up to you.
01:40
Battalion 6 copies.
01:41
Great DGC. We have Tadai6 available.
01:45
Copy Battalion, 61448.
01:52
DCCC from 621, we're not going to any traffic control will be out of here momentarily.
01:57
Kathy and you're clearing 625 as well?
02:00
I advise you when we're clear, but we don't need law enforcement.
02:04
Negative brush 625 is who I'm inquiring about.
02:08
Correct, I advise you when we're both clear, we're both on team now.
02:12
Copy.
02:17
If you see a 321 will be available.
02:21
Copy 1449.
02:28
Alpha-pheaportyna.
02:35
Alpha 9. Abdominal pain.
02:38
(number withheld) 82nd Street, West, Raidenon. Respond on TAC, 2.
02:54
Engine,
02:55
17, 82nd, Abdominal pain,
02:57
(number withheld) 82nd Street, left, Bradenton. Respond on TAC, 2.
03:18
TECC 621.
03:23
621. Yes,
03:26
ma'am, fire's out.
03:27
621, 625 are both available.
03:30
Hollowing 75 open.
03:32
Copy 1452.
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