Homeowner threatens to shoot responders at yard fire, Hornell NY


At a property near North Main Street Extension, a fire was reported due to burning garbage. The homeowner became hostile and threatened to shoot emergency responders trying to address the fire.
Audio|Source: Steuben County Public Safety Simulcast
05:34
Transcript:
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Also, we got a call from the neighbor with the report of burning garbage.
00:02
Receive, Stavend, this is a known problem house.
00:05
Could you please do special enforcement?
00:06
Are you being taken care of? Stavent 2-3-34 for a brushfire.
00:14
Near North Main Street Extension, Town of Hornelsville.
00:18
Someone's burning garbage.
00:19
Callers reporting it to be near North Main Street Extension for the garbage fire.
00:28
We're requesting law enforcement before we dispatch fire.
00:31
Depends on Chief 27.
00:32
So, myself, thank you, 14, 1950.
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Cornel units in Route 1948.
00:37
Northwardale unit's in Route 1948.
00:40
Brush for is in route, Subven.
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North, right now, brush four in route.
00:43
Steven Amar.
00:44
168 on scene.
00:45
168 on scene.
00:47
Spend to 3-26.
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26. 26.
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1515 minutes 4 for the prize.
00:52
17702 on scene, large fire burning in the yard on the Bravo side.
00:58
On scene with a large fire in the yard, Bravo side.
01:02
Engine 15 to 2702, channel 2.
01:05
Okay, 93. If you can put me on a warrant check, he'll be out at (number withheld), Hickok Road.
01:11
Town Orange.
01:12
Two-bin car 31.
01:13
Spend his on Palm and Car 31.
01:15
Receive. Made contact with Eden B, then the homeowner, and we're going to be clear and all that service.
01:21
In 1952.
01:23
1915 to 2702, go to 2.
01:25
Go to 2. Receive, you get up here just a hole short of my truck.
01:28
The caller was reporting possibly near North Main Street extension.
01:36
We have it also as near North Main Street extension.
01:42
Steve on show North Arnold, engine 15, Austin.
01:45
1954.
01:46
Take your 42 to Stabetta.
01:51
Two-six off that this way don't come.
01:53
Stabed is at North Wernel, take your 42.
01:55
8.46 and 47, excuse.
01:57
816 is the button.
01:58
Stavent is on A16.
02:00
A16, myx7-8 looks strong.
02:02
Ben, 2702, fire has been partially out.
02:06
The homeowner's escalating situation.
02:08
Please have one, unfortunately, step it up.
02:09
Received, they're making their best time.
02:11
Thank you, Sven.
02:12
On 2702, at this time, mail subject approximately (number withheld), just threatened to shoot me.
02:19
Received, are you backing off the scene?
02:21
We're falling back.
02:22
Have fire department on scene stating the owner has become hostile, making threats for the fire department.
02:31
I'm going to start one-on-one-nine away as well.
02:33
Negative weapons.
02:34
He just walked into the structure at near North Main Street Extension.
02:38
The fire is in the yard at near North Main Street Extension.
02:40
Received. 3-3-2, Stephen.
02:41
I'll be clear for my file off.
02:42
I'll be in route as well.
02:43
Received 3-3-2 show you in-road as well.
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Location mentioned:
Near North Main Street Extension, Hornell, NY 14843
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