Controlled burn initially mistaken for fire, Ottsville PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report of a fire near Park Drive East in Ottsville. The caller had seen several Christmas trees burning at Willow Farms. It was soon confirmed to be a planned controlled burn for tree disposal, and no further action was needed.
Audio|Heard on: Bucks PA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Little box 9400 and thirty-two, Midway Engine 40, Engine 42.
00:03
Fire reported near Park Drive East off Frogtown Road at Willow Farms.
00:08
Brush G forty-three.
00:11
Caller at Willow Farms reporting about 15 Christmas trees on fire.
00:19
All right, box, you can recall the assignment.
00:23
Okay.
00:29
We just followed box 9400 and thirty-two, Willow Farms Company's recall.
00:34
G forty-three?
00:36
County to G forty-three.
00:39
Copy forty-three, go ahead, box.
00:43
Chiefs, this can be just a controlled burn for their disposal of Christmas trees.
00:49
I believe so, the fire is out.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Park Dr E, Ottsville, PA 18942
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