Large tree fire with electrical hazard near Nelson Ave Ext, Saratoga Springs NY


Fire crews responded to a large tree fire near Nelson Avenue Extension and Walden Lane. Visible flames and smoke were reported. Law enforcement closed the road for safety. National Grid was contacted due to worsening fire conditions and an electrical hazard caused by downed wires. Access to the area was limited, and a brush truck was requested to assist firefighting efforts.
Audio|Source: Saratoga County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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560[2] arriving at a large tree on fire with visible smoke and flames.
00:05
Starting law enforcement to shut down the area.
00:07
Arrival acknowledged 1747 starting PDC[5].
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The disaster 560[2].
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562[3]. 562.
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Oregon 26th.
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Fire. All right.
00:16
At 1747. Oregon, 264.
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264. 264 in row.
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274. Conferring if you'd like the road shut down with a distance.
00:24
Confirming you'd like the road shut down with distance.
00:25
The location is also at Crescent and Crescent Avenue extension.
00:31
26410. 26. Okay.
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Please 4.
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Stand by for a moment.
00:37
We might need more water, brush truck.
00:38
Okay, we'll stand by.
00:40
388, 380, attack 8.
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38, maybe find a front door and have your crew investigate apartment 243.
00:47
Receive. 364 from you.
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Go ahead, man.
00:51
262 with 5 lengths of engine three quarter off the show.
00:56
Okay, we'll switch out and bring you 262 with 5 lengths.
01:00
It's a record. 3804. Farcom.
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Paracom. I have 388 on hold other units.
01:06
Receive, holding all additional at 1749.
01:08
Back on, Ron Lake, face.
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Round Lake, face, copies direct.
01:11
Gracie, 17, right?
01:12
Fire dispatch to E562[3].
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562[3], for the second location, do you want to shut the Cateross Avenue West and Nelson Avenue extension?
01:21
That's affirmative.
01:22
Contact National Grid[1], advise them that the fire condition is worsening.
01:27
Recy Grill, readvise, 1749.
01:29
Firecom[4], drinkoff, man.
01:30
Fire account. If you have one available, can you start a patrol priority too?
01:33
Are you having an issue with the homeowner? Negative.
01:38
No one's here at this time.
01:39
We're going to check if we can get access with air systems.
01:44
550. 560[2], 522.
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562[3]. Do you want me to respond to that area?
01:48
Farrakow, 51.
01:49
Firecone. You can have Richard units back in Servum Lee Avenue.
01:52
Return to the trail entrance off Crescent.
01:59
Access is very limited from our location, may need a flashlight.
02:05
Receive fire dispatch 560[2] responding.
02:12
You're responding, 1752.
02:14
5655 dispatch.
02:15
Fire dismissal.
02:16
Insert the brush truck to our location.
02:20
Receive study and structural location, 1752.
02:24
For an electrical hazard, free downed wires with a fire.
02:30
Nelson Avenue extension at Walden Lane.
02:32
Repeating for electrical hazard.
02:37
Nelson Avenue extension at Walden Lane.
02:39
Paraspects clear 1735.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
National Grid: Utility Company
[2]
560: Fire Unit
[3]
562: Fire Unit
[4]
Firecom: Fire Communications
[5]
PDC: Possible Dispatch Code/Pre-Determined Code
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Location mentioned:
Walden Ln & Nelson Ave Ext, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
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