Disclaimer
CrimeRadar content is provided for situational awareness purposes only and does not constitute an official report, record, verified account, or legal determination.
Audio is sourced from publicly accessible public-safety dispatch communications. Transcripts, headlines, and summaries are generated by automated systems based on this audio. Users should rely on official sources for verified information.
By clicking continue, I agree I have read and understand the above and agree to these terms and conditions.

Permitted controlled burn near 1300 block of Cheat RoadMorgantown WV

Please note:
This is not an official report. The headline and summary are generated by automated AI systems from public-safety dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

audio iconFire & Arson
Cheat Rd, Morgantown, WV 26508

As discussed during the dispatch call, a fire was reported near the 1300 block of Cheat Road by the Purple Cow. It was later confirmed to be a permitted controlled burn.

Audio|Heard on: Monongalia County Fire and EMS
Listen to dispatch call
01:38
Transcript:
00:00
Company 14, Company 12, Company 20 Tanker 172, structure fire, 1,772 structure fire, 1,200 block of Cheat Road.
00:33
Company 14, Company 12, Company 20, Tanker 172 structure fire in the area of 1330 Cheat Road.
00:41
Time alerted, 1726.
00:45
172 respond.
00:47
172 responding, 1726.
00:50
172 MECA.
00:56
Anchor 172 MECA-172 MECA.
00:58
Good.
01:04
See one call, caller states that in the area of the Purple Cow,
01:08
believed to be in the 1,300 block where the storage units are,
01:12
she can see large amount of flames, I'm sure exactly where it's coming from.
01:19
17-5.
01:21
Michael 14-1.
01:24
Good.
01:25
I received a call from the whole 1330 Cheat Road earlier that they were going to be burning a brush pile this afternoon.
01:33
Those received, authority of 14.1, all units can stand down.
01:37
It's going to be a controlled burn.

Disclaimer:
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:
Cheat Rd, Morgantown, WV 26508

This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.

Correct
Incorrect

Note:
Auto-generated from live dispatch audio, which may contain errors. Dispatch calls are not confirmed incidents. Always verify with official sources.

Share This Information

Recent Fire & Arson Incidents in Morgantown, WV

Explore the dispatch alert map for more.