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controlled burn confirmed near big chimney highway exit, Big Chimney WV

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I-79, Big Chimney, WV

A caller reported flames near the southbound I-79 Big Chimney exit. It was later confirmed to be a controlled burn, so emergency units cleared the scene.

Audio|Source: Kanawha County Fire - North
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Transcript:
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Area I-79 southbound Big Chimney exit.
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I-79 south, Big Chimney exit.
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Cars sat on the mountain side near southbound lanes just past the exit.
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See something on fire.
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Couldn't tell what it was.
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Could be possible fire.
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Flames were visible.
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I'm now in 1932.
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Okay.
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Captain 2.
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Captain 2.
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Capp, please.
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We got a call earlier from the property owner.
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It's going to be a controlled burn.
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You can clear.
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Captain control burn, clear.
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Lines you, Dr. Clear.

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I-79, Big Chimney, WV
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