Controlled burn mistaken for tree fire near 100 North and 600 West, Newton County IN
A tree fire reported near 100 North and 600 West was found to be a controlled burn supervised by forest authorities. Fire crews were advised to disregard the call.
Audio|Source: Newton County Fire and EMS Dispatch, Brook-Iroquois Township Fire
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Attention, Morocco Fire, requesting the en route to the area near 100 North and 600 West.
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Near 100 North and 600 West, caller advised of a tree on fire on the south side of the roadway east of 600 West.
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It is worried that it will catch more trees on fire.
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Vatch Morocco Fire.
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Fire.
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For your 10-43,
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that is a controlled burn that has been supervised by DNR.
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You can disregard Morocco Fire.
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Location mentioned:
N 600 W & W 100 N, McClellan Township, IN 47963
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