Unconfirmed fire near Balsawood Drive found to be campfire, Durham NC
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated a report of smoke near Balsawood Drive in Durham. After checking the area, they found no active fire. The source was determined to be a campfire attended by college students near a nearby creek or pond. All units returned to service except Engine Two, which remained on site briefly.
Audio|Heard on: Durham City Fire
Listen to dispatch call
04:28
Transcript:
00:00
All units, engine ten's going to say we see no fire anywhere.
00:03
We'll be out investigating nearby reduced traffic.
00:12
Engine ten from battalion two, I cannot feel traffic.
00:15
All units are reduced and non-emergent.
00:27
We're getting reports of a different address.
00:29
The address is supposed to be off of Balsawood Drive.
00:32
We're heading that way now.
00:35
Engine two just got flagged down by a person.
00:37
Stand by.
00:47
Okay, put engine two on scene.
00:49
I don't know what I have yet for this area.
01:01
Fire two, don't think.
03:03
Command from Engine Ten, we're going to keep driving this wood line and see what check with our image or what the caller may have been referring to.
04:15
Engine Two can handle just a couple of college students enjoying a campfire by the creek or by the ponds.
04:24
With that, all units can return to service with the exception of Engine Two.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Balsawood Dr, Durham, NC 27705
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