Controlled campfire mistaken for structure fire, Frederick County VA
Fire & ArsonA reported possible structure fire near Quartzite Drive was investigated. Responders detected a burning smell but found it was a controlled campfire. The homeowner did not call 911 and no help was needed.
Audio|Source: Frederick County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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I'm keen. Can you verify the address more time? There's nothing apparent showing.
00:04
Caller devise either near Quartzite Drive.
00:08
Call us still on feet.
00:09
Can you see where his address is? You can come out?
00:16
We're going to be in the area.
00:17
We have an odor of something burning smells like fresh.
00:19
We'll be on the best of eating.
00:20
Okay. If you watch in this county, your medic 79 once on scene.
00:30
Howdy brother, 1612?
00:32
Rescue 7 and quarters available 16 fail.
00:35
24 and 41.
00:40
Contact with the new homeowners.
00:42
Seems to you know if you can't find the backyard.
00:44
We're investigating.
00:45
Okay. I spoke with the owner of the campfire.
00:50
They said they did not call 911.
00:51
That was left to ask neighbor.
00:52
Fire is under control.
00:53
They did not need any assistance.
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State Rte 615, Virginia
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