Brush fire reported near forest line by highway in Hawaii, Hawaii County HI


A brush fire was reported near the forest line above near Okaliptari along highway 19 in Hawaii. Thick blue-white smoke was seen from Omikor Ranch and the 35 mile marker. Fire units and a helicopter were dispatched to investigate.
Audio|Source: Big Island Hawaii Puna, Volcano, Kau Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Chopra 1, Company 17 did an initial investigation.
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They're reporting that it looks like it's in the forest line in the area above near Oocallitari.
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We could get a second caller from Omikor Ranch, saying that they also can see some thick, bluish-white-colored smoke in the tree line.
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Topper one, copy, four slides above Okala.
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Number one, if you can switch to Hummelkaw 1.
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Go copy.
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(number withheld), your real number.
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080559.
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080559.
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Copy, thank you.
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Center following 3-4.
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2-1 unit scenario.
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Turn 4. Okay, can you reclassify that as an abuse? Novi-108? Time 4.
00:45
I'm sorry part of a brush fire to be accessible highway 19 from the 35 mile marker reporting party will be meeting you at that location for directions.
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Chopper 1 is already enrolled as well as Company 17.
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Company 8, Volunteer 8, Alpha, Tanker 9, Brush Truck 9, correspond to a brush buyer.
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Access will be highway 19 by the 35 mile marker.
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Reporting Party will be meeting units at that location.
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Chopper 1 and Company 17 are doing an investigation at this time at 1747.
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Location mentioned:
HI-19, Hawaii
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