Smoke from underground trash fire near Radcliffe Rd, Marion County WV
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a possible trash fire near Radcliffe Road in West Virginia. Smoke was seen coming from an underground dump site, with responders determining the material appeared to be smoldering below the surface. No active flames were found, and access to the area required coordination with a key holder. The incident was contained without further action.
Audio|Heard on: Marion WV Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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02:33
Transcript:
00:00
Radcliffe Road trash fire.
00:02
Company 11 respond.
00:05
Radcliffe Road, trash fire, 0732.
00:10
Company 11 acknowledge.
00:13
Company 11 acknowledge 0732.
00:17
Rescue 11 responding.
00:20
Rescue 11.
00:22
Responding Radcliffe Road, trash fire 0733.
00:25
Rescue 11.
00:28
Go ahead.
00:30
Caller advised smoke coming from the dump again.
00:36
1107 to Rescue 11.
00:39
Go ahead.
00:41
Do you want another truck?
00:44
No, it's probably the same thing still burning under the ground.
00:49
We can't do anything with it.
00:52
10-4, I'll be responding to my post.
00:57
Rescue 11 Fire Rescue.
01:01
11, go.
01:04
Do you have a key holder for the gate?
01:09
No, still trying to locate a key holder.
01:12
Thank you.
01:15
1187, Rescue 11.
01:18
Go ahead.
01:20
I'm headed to the station. I'll let you know when we get there. I can see the smoke. Stand by at station until further notice.
01:31
I am at the top of Sugar Lane now.
01:35
Man 4.
01:40
1107 Fire Rescue.
01:43
11, copy.
01:46
Show me on scene.
01:47
Were you able to reach the key holder?
01:51
Negative, not at this time.
01:52
We're still attempting.
01:55
10-4, thank you.
02:00
For rescue command of 11.
02:03
Go ahead.
02:06
Got in contact with the key holder. He will call back once he finds an employee closer to that site.
02:15
Give us an ETA.
02:18
10-4, I'm on scene.
02:20
It seems to be just a small smoldering area.
02:24
They may want to send somebody out.
02:26
I don't know.
02:27
If we have to, we...
02:28
It doesn't look like we need to cut the gate. Nothing is actively on fire.
02:31
It just looks like steam coming from under the ground.
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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:
Radcliffe Rd, West Virginia
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