Unattended brush fire near Covert Street, Parkersburg WV
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Parkersburg responded to an unattended brush fire near Covert Street. When they arrived, they found a small pile of smoldering brush that was nearly extinguished. No injuries or structure damage were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Parkersburg and Vienna Public Safety, West Virginia State Police
Listen to dispatch call
01:58
Transcript:
00:00
Central Parkersburg,
00:02
Have you respond to the block near Covert Street?
00:06
It's going to be for an unknown fire,
00:10
uncontained.
00:11
Total alert (number withheld).
00:16
In Covert Street area, caller is advising it's uncontained and unattended.
00:22
Looks to be brush burning.
00:42
Check the area near Guyon Road.
00:45
Caller is advising person wearing all black walking towards the golf course.
00:49
Caller advises they almost hit them, requesting check.
00:59
Choosing route.
01:06
Need a choosing route.
01:07
You're responding to the area near Covert Street and Timothy Alley.
01:13
It is an uncontained fire, unattended.
01:17
Might be brush fire.
01:24
Choosing route.
01:32
Engine two's on scene.
01:35
There's just a pile of brush smoldering.
01:38
It's just about out.
01:44
Door.
01:52
If you just advise fire on scene, advising it's a pile of brush that's smoldering almost out.
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Location mentioned:
Covert St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
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