Fire department investigates burning odor in Lumberton, Lumberton TX
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, lumberton Fire Department responded to a report of a burning odor, possibly from plastic or wiring, near Birch Drive in Lumberton. Residents reported that smoke or fumes were making them feel ill. Fire crews searched the area to locate the source.
Audio|Heard on: Lumberton Fire and EMS, Hardin County ESD 2
Listen to dispatch call
01:54
Transcript:
00:00
Lumberton Fire respond to near Birch Dr in Lumberton for a caller that stated someone is burning something in the neighborhood that is making them sick.
00:11
It could possibly be plastic or wiring.
00:13
They don't know where the fire could be coming from, but they wanted it investigated.
00:18
The address the caller is calling from is near Birch Dr in Lumberton.
00:26
Near Birch Dr in Lumberton, correct? Hardin County, clear 1915.
00:35
That's 21 around.
00:39
Acknowledgment received.
00:45
2242 en route.
00:51
2242 is in the area.
00:55
22 departed one to Baptist.
01:03
Brush 21's in the area.
01:08
I'm coming up Cedar now, looking to see if I see anything burning.
01:13
I smell something,
01:15
but I ain't down on five yet.
01:21
Search for it along Hardin County.
01:25
Go ahead.
01:30
Call it live near Birch Dr.
01:38
For the caller was near Birch Dr, he said that was his parents' home and they walked outside and the smell was making them feel sick to their stomach.
01:53
Clear.
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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:
Birch Dr, Lumberton, TX 77657
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