Fire crews check smoke near Jefferson Shopping Center, Port Arthur TX
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of smoke near the Jefferson Shopping Center along Twin City Highway. Upon investigation, the smoke was determined to be from a backyard barbecue at a residence nearby. No fire or emergency was found.
Audio|Heard on: Jefferson County Public Safety
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04:4
Transcript:
00:00
Smoke investigation, near Twin City Highway and the shopping center.
00:05
Reference to a smoke investigation behind Jefferson Shopping Center.
00:11
Twin City Highway area.
00:14
Smoke investigation called in by a passerby.
00:16
Smoke scene near Twin City Highway, in the area of the shopping center.
00:21
We'll be clear to stay here and route.
00:25
Received.
03:02
Crews checking the area of Twin City Highway.
03:06
Looks like it's probably cooking in a backyard.
03:10
I'm going to go confirm.
03:32
Not sure if this is what was called in, but it's going to be near Twin City Highway.
03:37
They're barbecuing in the backyard.
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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:
Twin City Hwy, Port Arthur, TX 77642
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