Large backyard fire linked to burning copper

Heard on: Shelby TN Law Dispatch Group Calls

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This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

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Have you received any calls about a fire? Repeat, that looks like a small fire here.

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They’re burning copper.

00:08

We have three.

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(number withheld).

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We're going to be at Thomas.

00:15

We have that looks like a small fire here.

00:18

They’re burning copper.

00:19

We have three.

00:20

Your radio has an echo.

00:23

Could you repeat it for me?

00:25

They were (name withheld).

00:26

Thomas and both individuals are on the call.

00:31

Is that 6624? I think that location is going to be Thomas and Bethel.

00:36

6623, same.

00:39

6621, show me a route to my Thomas.

00:47

6623, same.

00:49

Okay, fifty-six twenty-two.

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We're going to be in the rear of a residence near Bethel and Thomas.

00:56

I don't have the numbers yet.

00:57

Looks like there is some individuals are burning copper.

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Can you start NFD here because this fire is pretty big and we're going to have two detainees.

7/30/2026 11:54 AM

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Thomas St & Bethel Ave, Memphis, TN 38107

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Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, officers reported a possible fire behind a residence near Thomas Street and Bethel Avenue, where individuals appeared to be burning copper. The fire was described as fairly large, and Memphis Fire was requested while officers detained two people.

Large backyard fire linked to burning copper

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