Wildfire with flames near Montecito Blvd threatens house, Dripping Springs TX
WildfireFirefighters are responding to a wildfire burning in heavy trees near Montecito Blvd. The fire has flames up to 30 feet and wind is pushing the fire towards a nearby house. Multiple fire trucks and water tenders are deployed, and additional support is requested to protect structures and control the fire.
Audio|Source: Hays County Fire and EMS - North
08:34
Transcript:
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Number 74 on location.
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Number 74, I don't know if this two track right here is going to help me with one beside my truck.
00:06
You may have to walk in.
00:07
This is Bush and Yeah, we're able to drive in.
00:09
We've got probably less than a quarter tank from that other flight.
00:12
We're going to do what we can.
00:14
We're back in here in the trees.
00:15
Okay, where did you all back in at, 78?
00:17
The house, I believe it's front on near Montecito Blvd, and there's a dirt road to the right of that concrete drive.
00:24
Let's hit the homeowner up there to wave you all in.
00:27
Okay, I'll see you back there on the mat.
00:29
Hey, Skinny. Are you monitoring off one?
00:31
If County 2A1, Ox1 will not be monitored, move to primary for any request or emergency traffic.
00:36
Message received.
00:37
Monocino Command in Station 62.
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62, this is a Monocino group.
00:41
Yes, sir, would you like us send a brush truck as well?
00:43
Stimby right now, you're probably going to need to move up to the corridor.
00:47
Recete. BC 71, this is Chief 73.
00:49
If you could meet me up here on Monosino at near Montecito Blvd.
00:53
Brush 74 to brush 78.
00:55
Purcho the ankle is.
00:56
Can we get a camera port?
00:57
Yeah, I need another brush truck back in here.
01:00
We're almost out of water.
01:01
We've got a flat lay on the ground so I can disconnect and y'all can hook up.
01:07
We're backing in right now.
01:08
Yeah, we're gonna need to pull out and go get water, so I'll come back y'all in.
01:11
We are getting some fire into heavy fuels as far as we've got some large cedar trees on this backside,
01:17
through the south side.
01:18
We've got about 30-foot planes, and the wind is going towards the house.
01:21
So I need some fire coverage back here.
01:23
Might be a good idea to get a hind.
01:24
Hey County from Brush 71.
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Brush 71. Brush 71.
01:27
Have you sent an active out for our new location on the fire?
01:30
Negative. I can send an active 911.
01:32
Also, Truff County does have units in route.
01:33
Do you need any specific resources?
01:34
Negative, not at this moment.
01:36
Can you give me the location?
01:37
The demand will be at near Montecito Blvd.
01:41
So I need to request any other resources from Travis County.
01:45
Hayes County, Indy-602 is available.
01:47
Receive mentioned 52 available.
01:49
Hey, it's County, a medic 59.
01:50
Transporting one patient, could 1 to st.
01:51
David's North.
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briefing 8-9-1 could 1, st.
01:53
David. Now further instructions for me as like me to say here to direct up.
01:56
See. If you can give me a good TAN report, if we have any structures impacting, being impacted, I need a structure task force or a task force.
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or structure protection.
02:07
Received. I'm going to go up a little bit ahead of your location in West Cape Town.
02:12
74 engine, Hayes County.
02:13
We'll be moving up to Station 71 for district coverage.
02:16
Received engine 74, moving up to Station 71 for coverage.
02:19
Case Count, Hayes County, my 22 hospital.
02:21
Receive my 22 hospital.
02:22
And?
02:23
Command from Buzz 71.
02:24
Station 74, this is Chief 73.
02:27
If you could, see me in our attention.
02:28
Steve 73, he can't send me in our attention.
02:30
Steve 73, he can safety, 71.
02:32
Stand by. Best 71, go ahead.
02:34
We just pulled in the West Cave Boulevard.
02:35
Do you have an assignment for us? This is 10-8[1]-71.
02:39
It's transporting one-teaching code 1-2-bay, a list of White Lakeway.
02:42
13-Might Lakeway.
02:45
71 for Simon.
02:46
Readie. Hey Scott, can you show Engine 74 and Brush 68, moving up to Station 74 for District Coverage?
02:52
Safety 71, are we getting a handle on it or do I need more resources?
02:56
Mr. District 8 moving up to Station 74 for District Coverage and engine 74 up to Station 71.
03:02
Yes.
03:03
Brush truck 68, move up to station 74 at, at?
03:08
We can handle with two more brush trucks on stopping it.
03:12
We're going to have a decent amount of overhaul.
03:13
Okay, thank you.
03:14
So, those 71's coming in.
03:16
I'll sign them with you at the permanent residence.
03:19
Do we have the address point? Is it the Monticino address, or is it going to be able to?
03:23
Hey, Wyatt, pull the other Wildland hose.
03:26
Tender 71 from 1st78, I need to stop, I need to get some water.
03:29
It's got any, 1st 71, tender 71's on theme.
03:31
Receive for 71, Tinder 71 on scene, Montecito.
03:34
Tender 71 is a command.
03:36
Tender 71, hold your traffic for just second.
03:38
Italian 71, ghosty traffic, Brush 71.
03:40
Brush 71, as you could report.
03:42
Hey, Scan any show, Brush 86, moving up to Station 71.
03:46
Repeat, Brush 86 moving to Station 71.
03:48
Brush truck 86, move up to station 71 at, at...
03:54
You're backing in.
03:56
Dispatch this to your 73.
03:57
If you could, go ahead and dispatch me another Tinder from North East.
04:01
Hey, 71, there's a brush, 71.
04:02
You repeat traffic.
04:03
Received in.
04:04
Repulsing another Tinder from North East.
04:05
Rush 71. Also, if you would contact Travis County and 2-1 units, I have responded from them, please.
04:12
I'll be at the roadway and giving you instructions.
04:14
10-4, we're on front with them right now.
Police codes explained
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10-8: In Service / Available
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Location mentioned:
Near Montecito Blvd, Dripping Springs, TX 78620
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