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Fire investigation finds smoke from wood burner near residence, Ligonier IN

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IN-5, Ligonier, IN 46767

As discussed during the dispatch call, an emergency call reported flames and heavy smoke near a residence on North State Road 5. Responders investigated and found the smoke was from a wood burner or trash barrel fire, not an uncontrolled fire.

Audio|Heard on: Noble IN Law Dispatch Group Calls
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01:27
Transcript:
00:00
Ligonier area in Noble County, can you check the area near North State Road 5? I'm receiving a call in reference with smoke or flames showing.
00:08
On fire near this residence, the CP does not have a correct address.
00:11
It's going to be an Amish residence.
00:20
No 26 is clear.
00:25
18 is clear.
00:31
County L12.
00:35
L12.
00:37
Just 42, that's some sort of wood burner or trash burning barrel type thing.
00:45
I'm not sure exactly what it is.
00:47
Everything was 10-4 when I drove fast.
00:51
South 12.
00:53
You can also show me 42.
00:56
El 12. El 12.
00:58
Bernie 742.
01:01
Telly on 26.
01:04
Out 26.
01:07
If someone called because of the mass amount of smoke.
01:13
The caller advised that there was flames.
01:20
Okay, clear.
01:21
They usually have it running about around this time.
01:24
I'll still run up there just to confirm everything's done for.

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IN-5, Ligonier, IN 46767

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