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Brush fire brought under control near Highway 421, Erwin NC

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audio iconFire & Arson
US-421 & Monroe Ln, Erwin, NC 28339

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible brush or trash fire near Highway 421 and Monroe Lane in Erwin, North Carolina. Smoke was seen across the roadway. Responders investigated and brought the fire under control. The cause is unclear but may have involved outdoor burning.

Audio|Heard on: Harnett NC Fire-Tac Group Calls
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01:7
Transcript:
00:00
We got a brush truck or tanker or both?
00:03
Hey (name withheld), just any brush truck right now.
00:07
Get one.
00:09
800 on TAC Paul.
00:12
Yeah.
00:14
I don't know how far y'all got down Highway 421, but as we were turning into Monroe Lane, we did see a smoky area towards back towards off district.
00:23
If y'all party, if somebody's already on Highway 421 on the way, if y'all want to check it out,
00:28
I am not sure if it was in there or could have been somebody burning trash in the yard.
00:32
I don't know, but I did see smoke going across Highway 421.
00:38
I had that lane checked out.
00:41
You're good, but I'm gonna go ahead and clear us off the call together for now.
00:46
Yes.
00:48
Five commands, Forest View One.
00:51
Hey.
00:54
UTV One, go ahead and pull down here.
00:56
We'll use what water you got.
00:59
Hi.
01:02
Go ahead, (name withheld).
01:04
Yeah, I copy.
01:05
Fire under control.
01:06
Do you still need my response?

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US-421 & Monroe Ln, Erwin, NC 28339

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