Illegal brush burn mistaken for house fire, Parkersburg WV
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to the area near Lakeview Drive in Parkersburg, West Virginia, for a possible structure fire. Callers reported seeing smoke and flames, but it was later determined to be a resident burning a brush pile, which was an illegal burn. The fire was not a structure fire, and responding units were canceled once confirmed.
Audio|Heard on: Wood County Sheriff Dispatch, Parkersburg PD/Fire, Belpre PD/Fire
Listen to dispatch call
02:26
Transcript:
00:00
Central Parkersburg Fire, please respond to the area near Lakeview Drive.
00:06
Possible structure fire.
00:08
A caller in the area believes there is a house on fire.
00:12
Trying to get more information.
00:13
Time of page eleven fifteen.
00:25
Central 54.
00:34
Can you check the area of Lakeview?
00:38
We're getting a call from Lakeview.
00:40
The apartments on Lakeview reporting possible house fire with visible smoke and flames.
00:45
Unsure exactly where it's at; they could see smoke.
00:48
Some flames visible.
00:49
The smoke is starting to turn black.
00:52
Believed to be coming from Parkview.
01:02
Nine's uncoordinary on that.
01:07
Ten four, sir.
01:15
Ten four, units are en route.
01:16
Be advised this is going to be a white house; flames visible.
02:00
A resident is putting out a small brush pile in front of their house on Parkview.
02:23
All units, you can cancel.
02:25
This is just an illegal burn.
Disclaimer:
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:
Parkview Dr, Parkersburg, WV
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