Smoke reported from house was campfire smoke, Fort Collins CO
Fire & ArsonFire crews responded to a report of smoke at a house near Westward Dr. Upon arrival, they found the smoke came from a campfire burning yard waste in the backyard, not a building fire.
Audio|Source: Poudre Fire Authority and EMS
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Transcript:
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Engine 2, Rescue 4, Unconfirmed Structure Fire[1], 1309 Westward Drive. Map 30 John 4, respond on DFA Fireground 3. Engine 2, Rescue 4, showing in route, Unconfirmed Residential Fire[2], 1309 Westward Drive, Map 30 John 4, called in by a neighbor, originally saw a plume of black smoke coming from the back of the house. Then, while on the call,
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caller said it was turning white and lessening. That's unclear exactly what's on fire. It's just possibly a grill out back, but they can't see that far. Too okay. Small, single-story residential. Smoke coming from the Charlie's side will be investigated doing 360. Flessward Command Alpha's engine.
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Rescue 4 copies engine 3 is on scene of a small single store. You got smoke on the Charlie side. You're going to do your 360. Engine side is alpha and you've got command. Rescue 4 command. Go ahead. RP saying they're burning a campfire with yard waste you can cancel.
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Unconfirmed Structure Fire: Initial report of possible structure fire
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Unconfirmed Residential Fire: Initial report of possible residential fire
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Location mentioned:
Near Westward Dr, Fort Collins, CO 80521
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