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Controlled burn reported as structure fire near Bear Branch Rd, Westminster MD

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Near Bear Branch Rd, Westminster, MD 21157

Fire units responded to a reported structure fire near Bear Branch Road. Upon arrival, they determined it was a controlled burn at a residence. The situation was under control with no emergency, so the units cleared the scene.

Audio|Source: Carroll County Fire and EMS - Digital
04:30
Transcript:
00:00
Structural fire alert with possible exposures reported.
00:08
Report of fire near Bear Branch Road.
00:11
Units coordinating response and clearance.
00:15
Baltimore County to assist on scene.
00:17
Acknowledged transmissions.
00:18
Unit status updates.
00:19
Unit status updates.
00:20
Acknowledgement. Unit 1-33 cancellation noted.
00:22
Units have arrived.
00:23
Investigation underway.
00:24
Most units staged on Bear Branch Road.
00:33
Chief confirms status.
00:35
Acknowledgement.
00:36
Unit updates.
00:38
Correction on unit type.
00:40
Units directed to locate fire.
00:43
Received directions.
00:45
Units staged as instructed.
00:51
Status updates continue.
00:53
Service sights noted.
00:55
Station report. Brush truck deployment planned.
00:57
Acknowledged. Unit 1-36 report.
00:58
Staffing details. Unit status update.
00:59
Additional staffing possible.
01:01
Instructions confirmed.
01:02
Acknowledged.
01:03
En route to location.
01:05
Time check.
01:06
Location updates. Location updates.
01:07
Unit update.
01:09
Initial responses recorded.
01:14
Unit report.
01:16
Heading to gravel driveway near Bear Branch Road.
01:21
Direct communication established.
01:25
Request for visual report.
01:26
Driveway features described for location.
01:33
Request repeat message.
01:34
Confirmed address: gravel driveway, large gate with pillars.
01:41
Investigation continuing. Unit codes exchanged.
01:42
Units preparing to leave quarters.
01:45
Unit communication.
01:46
Unit to command communication.
01:47
Fire identified as controlled burn.
01:48
Burning is under control.
01:49
Direct communication ongoing.
01:51
Clearance confirmation requested.
01:52
Clearance confirmed. Command clearance given.
01:54
Assignment cleared after controlled burn confirmed.
01:59
Unit sign-off. Final confirmation of controlled burn at location.

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Location mentioned:
Near Bear Branch Rd, Westminster, MD 21157
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