Lightning causes single tree fire near Highway 184, Montezuma County CO


A single tree fire was started by a lightning strike near Highway 184. The fire was reported by a homeowner, and fire and emergency units responded to the scene to manage it.
Audio|Source: Montezuma County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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The lightning strike on 184, was it called in by somebody on the highway or a homeowner?
00:05
It's the homeowner at that location.
00:08
They stated it was on their property.
00:12
Probably.
00:14
That's 21, 29.
00:20
Both,
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Cortez units are back the trucks. We're clear, available, attorney.
00:26
Any house tech feedback and stands clear.
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10 for 2130.
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6-2, I'll be seen in the area.
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833, 833, 819.
00:48
Go for 833.
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I'm headed down to Station 1, let me know if you need a tank or something up there.
00:57
Copy, we'll do.
01:03
On scene.
01:05
On scene, 2131.
01:11
Okay. Cortez, brush 833.
01:15
Go ahead.
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Fire is a single tree fire caused by lightning strike.
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