Controlled burn initially mistaken for fire, Ottsville PA
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As 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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Location mentioned:
Park Dr E, Ottsville, PA 18942
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