Controlled Fire Smolders near US-9 in Peru, Peru NY


Emergency responders are managing a controlled fire near US-9 in Peru. The fire is confined to a specific area but is expected to smolder for a long time. They plan to use water and have requested a tanker to help contain it. There is no immediate threat to nearby properties.
Audio|Source: Clinton County Fire, EMS and Highway DOT
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Transcript:
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So, uh... We got what was a critical burn here, which is still controlled.
00:04
I mean, it's confined to the area, but it's going to solder and smoke away for a long time and it's other than the neighbors.
00:12
So I think we're going to put some water on it.
00:15
I've only got your brush truck in our engine here, so if you wanted to come down here with a tanker, that might be good.
00:21
Yep, we down shortly.
00:22
What's the address? Uh-huh, 3-4-something.
00:26
We're just a little bit south of the apartment building.
00:29
It used to be the motel there, the Long building, we're a couple places south.
00:33
The new house has got three garage doors on the front.
00:35
Happy old responding momentarily.
00:37
True, it's going to be near US-9.
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Location mentioned:
Near US-9, Peru, NY 12972
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