Barn fire destroys building; horses loose nearby pasture, Kaleva MI


A barn caught fire and is completely engulfed. The structure collapsed. Several horses ran loose in a nearby pasture. The fire is contained to the barn and did not spread to any nearby homes.
Audio|Source: Manistee County Public Safety
05:33
Transcript:
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We have a fire, Dixon Township Fire.
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M.MMRIMS, we have a possible structure fire around 8858 Horseshoe Creek Road, 8858 Horseshoe Creek Road.
00:14
Central player at first stone, 346.
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Picklebrook Fire, Dixon Township Fire.
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MMR EMS, we have a possible structure fire.
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around 8858 Horseshoe Creek Road, 8858 Horseshoe Creek Road.
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Central's clear, first down, 346.
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Sandra, Maple Grove 628 center out position.
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Question. She was knowledge.
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First of all five one.
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Go ahead. We got an update from the RP[1].
00:40
It's going to be a barn on fire on Horseshoe Creek Road south of 8858.
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There's a report of horses running in the pasture.
00:49
The barn is engulfed and falling in.
00:53
Clear. Central 302 and Ralph.
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There, too, right now.
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They're too shy now.
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We have a road fire, Dixon Fire.
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We have a run to 8858, Horseshoe Creek Road, just south of 8858, Worshue Creek Road.
01:09
RP[1] calls back, confirming it's a farm, fully engulfed, just south of their residence, horses running in the field.
01:16
Central player, nice to kill them.
01:17
Maple Grove Fire takes in fire.
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It will run to 8858 Horseshoe Creek Road, just south of 8858 Horseshoe Creek Road.
01:28
R.P. called back, confirming it's a barn fully involved, just south of their residence, forces running in the field.
01:35
Central Clear, Psyctone, 350.
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Central L5M out.
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General 5 will show you out 351.
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Central Agent 6.
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Indian 6. You can come in route.
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Dr. In route, 351.
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13-0. 3.51. Central for 302. 302. 302. Go ahead. I'm seeing barn on the ground.
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Central 50105. Go ahead. Just trying to confirm the address. Is it going to be 8645? That's primitive. Clare, 353. Central 05. The fire seems pretty contained to the barn. Doesn't look it's spreading towards the house.
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Clear. 353. Central 13. Will you log that I had to cut the gate open with a pair of bolt cutters? 3.53.
02:57
I believe this address is not occupied by anyone. I think it's just a barnstable for horses. Clear. Clear. You have a run to 8645, horseshoe creek road. 865, horseshoe creek road. 865 Forchew Creek Road. Run, fully engulf, collapsed. Prior appears to be contained, not spreading. Central Clear third down in 355.
03:23
Fire and you have a run to 8645 Horseshoe Creek Road. 865 Horseshoe Creek Road. Barn fully engulfed collapsed. Fire appears to be contained, not spreading. Central is clear 3rd John 355. 159 Central. Acknowledge Tone will be enrolled to the station.
03:51
clear for the last time on your room
Police codes explained
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[1]
RP: Reporting Party
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Location mentioned:
Near Horseshoe Creek Rd, Kaleva, MI 49645
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