Officials investigate possible illegal burn in Hickory, Hickory NC
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire and forestry crews responded to a report of a possible illegal burn near Redwood Court and Alexander Heritage Drive in Hickory. The caller reported a chemical smell and difficulty breathing.
Audio|Heard on: Alexander County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Bethlehem Fire Department, Forestry.
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Possible illegal burn near Redwood Court.
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Cross streets going to be Alexander Heritage Drive.
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Bethlehem Fire Department, Forestry Service.
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Possible illegal burn near Redwood Court.
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Cross street's going to be Alexander Heritage Drive.
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Caller states subject's burning something in the backyard other than wood.
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Smells like chemicals, hard to breathe.
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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:
Redwood Ct, Hickory, NC 28601
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