Burning trash pile found to be smoke scare, Newport News VA
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, units responded to a report of a burning pile of trash near Randolph and Jefferson area. Upon arrival, the situation was confirmed as a smoke scare and no fire was found. The incident was cleared.
Audio|Heard on: Newport News Public Safety
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01:34
Transcript:
00:00
Hey, Chief, we're over here near Randolph behind the area of the residents.
00:06
And there is a burning pile of trash.
00:08
Looks like a residence on the other side of the railroad tracks.
00:16
Okay, can you get to that and address it?
00:21
We have eyes on it, but we're going to go around to the Jefferson side and see if we can get access.
00:29
All right, that's fine, and when you get there, just let me know what you got.
00:35
Zimbor.
00:41
Engine one.
00:44
Engine one.
00:49
Can you put us on a call with the odor of smoking area of Woodfin and Tyler Avenue.
00:57
Engine 6, and medic 6.
01:00
Respond to chest pains with breathing difficulty.
01:03
Ag 2, Guinevere Court.
01:05
Unit C. Cross streets are Old Oyster Point Road and Eld Oyster Point Road.
01:14
Rivermont, Command.
01:16
Vermont, Command.
01:23
You can terminate this command or release TAC2.
01:26
This is going to be a smoke scare and battalion is available.
01:31
Or command terminated, TAC2 available.
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Location mentioned:
Jefferson Ave & Randolph Rd, Newport News, VA 23601
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