Brush fire reported near water tanks with access issues, Palmerton PA
WildfireEmergency responders are addressing a brush fire on a mountainside near water tanks. They face water supply challenges and are coordinating access routes, including possible aerial support, to control the fire.
Audio|Source: Carbon County Fire F-1 Response
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Transcript:
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Colorado County, 700. Hey, Corey. 700. Put the police on the bike. They do have a brush fire on the mountainside. They said water issues, obviously may be an issue. I'm sure you're aware of that. Just let me know if you want anything else as well as any Victor units notified. Yeah, with that information, definitely notified the Victor units.
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Do they have a better location, like straight up from the tanks or their best access? Do they access by the water tank in that stone driveway? Yeah, that's affirmative 700. Using their crew force location, looks like they went north, the east side of the tanks, and then to the left, approximately 600 feet. I don't see any trails there, but...
00:57
They're to the rest of the tanks, and like I said, north. All right, I copy that. Chloe, on your map, the dead end of Edgemont should see a clearing. I'm standing in that right now. Can you tell me how far away I am from it? That's a farmer, stand by.
01:22
70 to 742. County 700. 700 from the end of Edgemont Avenue. Looks like his crew force location is approximately .18 miles.
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of you. More north than east. Okay, so based off that, you're still thinking by the water tanks. Don't try the way is the best way? Yes, that's likely going to be the best way. That's what police took. Let me see if they can provide any further. Okay, if I don't answer right away, I'll be on her private, just give me a minute.
02:16
700 to 742 42 go back over to the tanks 713 same message that sounded like that's going to be our best access
02:36
Sand Company being a better access. They're not too far to the east of that. All right. I need dispatch District 1 to check it from that end. That's their territory. Let them head in the San Corrie if they can and maybe head it off from the north. 10-4[1]-700. I'll start District 1 after that. Also, the officer did say he was trying to FaceTime someone there. I'm not exactly sure who.
03:06
Copy that. I appreciate it. And regarding the police's request, that's fine for the aviation. If something's available, get eyes on it.
03:15
Number 6.27.
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1,700.
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101 carbon, end rate.
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101 on the way, 1631.
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700 is asking that you enter at the Alliance Sand Company, (number withheld) Golf Road, work your way to the east,
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and try to make access to a brushfire they have behind the water towers.
03:37
Oh, copy. Further comments, the rust.
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10-4: Acknowledgement/Message Received
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Location mentioned:
Edgemont Ave, Palmerton, PA 18071
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