Legal controlled burn causes smoke near I-40 in Newton Grove, Newton Grove NC


Fire crews responded to smoke reported near mile marker 338 on I-40 westbound in Johnston County. The smoke was from a legal controlled burn and the situation was resolved without further issues.
Audio|Source: Johnston County Fire
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Transcript:
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Central to Meadow, Denton Grove Fire Department, smoke investigation.
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Smoke investigation in the area near mile marker 338 on I-40 westbound.
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Calls report a lot of smoke near this mile marker, Code 1[1], Opt Number 4, Elias, Opts Number 4, (number withheld).
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I'm turning around.
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What about turning around?
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1-1-5-106. It's going to be 1-1-3906.
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You're going to be 1-1-3995.
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It's going to be a legal burn.
Police codes explained
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[1]
Code 1: Non-emergency response (no lights or sirens)
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Location mentioned:
Near I-40, Newton Grove, NC 28366
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