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Brush fire reported near River Hills Road in Asheville, Asheville NC
A brush fire was reported near River Hills Road in Asheville. Fire units and police responded. No active fire was found after investigation. An individual was seen leaving the area but it is unclear if they were involved.
Audio|Heard on: Asheville Fire
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02:12
Transcript:
00:00
Battalion 3, Safety 9, Engine 9, Brush 8, Tanker 12,
00:05
Brush fire reported near River Hills Road; multiple fire units dispatched.
00:15
Brush fire.
00:18
Wood Avenue on fire.
00:25
Engine eight can be stood down.
00:32
Taking brush eight off the call.
00:42
(name withheld).
00:46
(name withheld).
00:51
(name withheld).
00:53
Asheville police department is on scene.
00:56
Thanks.
01:02
Okay, thank you.
01:07
All units mentioned are on the scene.
01:10
We're on the end of the Dixie.
01:11
It's all clear.
01:14
The engine is clear.
01:16
(name withheld).
01:20
Go ahead.
01:24
We've made a loop around the entire area.
01:27
No active fire found.
01:30
Engine 9 can handle the scene and keep police in or out for the subject.
01:37
Copy responding to River Hills Road.
01:40
You can pursue the subject, engine 9.
01:43
Is the subject still on scene, engine 9?
01:50
I haven't spoken with staff.
01:51
There is an individual walking in the area who is leaving now.
01:56
Not sure if that is the person who was seen.
02:09
Thank you, tanker 12.
02:10
Engine 9 is going in service.
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Location mentioned:
River Hills Rd, Asheville, NC 28805
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