Fire reported at grain bin near East Base Rd, Columbus IN

Fire & Arson

Reported: 10/25/2025 05:13 PM

Near E Base Rd, Columbus, IN 47203

A structure fire was reported with visible flames coming from a grain bin near East Base Road. Fire units were dispatched and confirmed fire activity at the location.

Audio|Source: Southeastern Indiana Public Safety

03:25

Transcript:

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EMS3,

00:01

(number withheld) East Bay Road, Crossout North Gate Road 46 and North 850E. Structure Fire

00:15

on that structure prior, I put my 1050[1] pending.

00:18

I believe them will be the closest to it.

00:22

845.

00:23

845.

00:31

2 12th out with one on the right shoulder, but I got one on the left shoulder up ahead of me.

00:35

I'm on the left lane and left shoulder as well.

00:39

They're probably about a tenth of a mile up.

00:45

And in opposite, 2016, 12. We're going to start 1051 for that vehicle as well that's on the left shoulder.

00:51

Heavy front end damage.

01:11

Control car 91 and mount the station.

01:18

Control car 90.

01:21

Go ahead.

01:25

Use for your information or IAR did not drop.

01:31

Here.

01:43

Is there any information on a structure fire?

01:53

Caller was a castor-by, advised that there was flames coming from the grain bin.

01:59

No further information.

02:04

Thank you.

02:14

Brindon's valid regular ID card signal 80.

02:19

Clear.

02:41

Dean then belongs to her nephew. She's going to contact him.

02:44

She said that he's nearby as well. They should be there in about 10 minutes.

02:53

This 31 in Decoration, Passer Place (number withheld), David Zebra, Noil, 26, expiration on a gray Cadillac passengers up.

03:12

Hartsville fire is flown (number withheld) East Base Road reference of structure fire.

03:19

Hartsville fire is calling (number withheld) East Base Base Road reference to structure fire, second dispatch timeout, 2020.

Police codes explained

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[1]

1050: Traffic accident

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