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Scrap metal fire near Branch Ave, Providence RI

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Fire & Arson

Reported: 12/30/2025 10:15 AM

Branch Ave, Providence, RI 02904

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible fire involving a scrap pile of metal near Branch Avenue. The fire was located behind a business, and multiple units were assigned for response.

Audio|Heard on: Southern Rhode Island, Southeastern Massachusetts, and Eastern Connecticut Public Safety

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Transcript:

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Near Branch Avenue Metal Services,

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going to be behind (business name withheld) for a scrap pile of metal on fire.

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Responding companies will be assigned Channel Two.

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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:

Branch Ave, Providence, RI 02904

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