Open burning reported behind Norfolk residence, Norfolk VA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of a fire near a residence on Benton Street in Norfolk. Upon arrival, crews determined it was open burning behind the structure and not a structural fire.
Audio|Heard on: Norfolk VA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Units responding to the area near Benton Street.
00:03
Caller said there’s a fire by the front and shrubs of a residence.
00:08
They felt it was close to the house.
00:12
Engine 10 has arrived, one story residential.
00:15
Appears to have an open burning in the back of the structure.
00:19
All units continuing, go non-emergent.
00:22
Ladder 10 has arrived.
00:27
Command from Engine 3, all units.
00:28
All units can clear.
00:29
It’s open burning in the rear of the structure.
00:34
All units can clear.
00:36
Open burning in the rear of the structure.
00:41
Open burning in the rear of the structure.
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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:
Benton St, Norfolk, VA 23502
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