Smoke detected near Big Lake; investigation ongoing, Kittitas County WA
WildfireFirefighters are responding to reports of a large amount of smoke near Big Lake, close to Cle Elum, Washington. No flames have been seen initially. They have identified unusual colored smoke near Teanaway Terrace Road and are working to access the area, including obtaining a gate code to enter.
Audio|Source: Kittitas County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Investigation in the area of Big Lake, Cle Elum, WNZR 966, 1441[4].
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002-98, Tom.
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1441[4]. On 33 out of Washington,
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licensed, not licensed eligible, no expiration.
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Idaho expires, it's valid, expires 2027.
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33, code 4[3].
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33, 1443[5].
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Engine 721 in route and brush 731 in route from station 72.
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721 and brush 731 in route area of Big Lake.
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RP was calling from Mack Ranch and stated that he was about 5 miles away, gave Big Lake as the area where he saw a large amount of smoke, no flame seen.
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Received. Engine 721 will be investigating near the RP's area.
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Brush 731 will be investigating Big Lake.
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1444[1]. 731.201. On off.
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Rush 731.
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Yeah, just for info.
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I'm going to be up in the air, in a rotor here, in about 15 minutes.
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When I get up there, if I see something, I'll advise you as well.
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Raycie, we should be in the big stick in the next time.
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Yeah, Risi, 20-0.
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24 K-com, can you show me on duty and riding with 622?
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624, 1448[2].
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7.49.
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90 at 111. Border trailer plate, 495-0 Charles X-ray.
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engine 731 engine 721.
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Go ahead for brush 731.
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We do have what looks to be a little bit of a different color smoke, possibly near Teanaway Terrace Road.
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We're going to make access to try to locate it.
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Can you advise again where you see that?
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Just east of Teanaway Terrace up the hillside.
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Calm Engine 721.
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Engine 721.
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Engine 721 is trying to make access to Teanaway Terrace Road.
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Do you have a gate code?
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Stand by. One.
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Com Engine 721.
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721.
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You're looking for the gate code.
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This road off Highway 970.
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And it's 721.
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It's 1079 pound.
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Nine pound.
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1079 pound.
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1079 pound.
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Can you add that gate code to the call note?
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107214-14-51.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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1444: Unit/incident identifier
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1448: Unit/incident identifier
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code 4: No further assistance needed
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1441: Unit/incident identifier
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1443: Unit/incident identifier
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Location mentioned:
Teanaway Terrace Rd, Washington 98922
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