Grass fire spreads near house under renovation in Geneva Township, Scipio IN
Fire & ArsonFire crews responded to an out-of-control grass fire near a home under renovation in Geneva Township, Indiana. The fire started as a controlled burn but spread close to the house, causing melting siding and smoke from the eaves. The structure itself did not catch fire. Firefighters worked to contain the fire and protect the residence.
Audio|Source: Jennings County Fire
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Transcript:
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Attention to Geneva Township Fire, Genevaire, grass fire near 4420 North County Road 700 West.
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4402 North County Road 700 West.
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Out of control grass fire is moving toward the structure; siding on the structure is starting to melt, but the structure is not on fire.
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4420 North County Road 700 West, your time out 11.5.
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Geneva Fire.
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Additional units on the fire.
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It's going to be started as a controlled burn.
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The house is being remodeled; a scrap pile near the house caught fire.
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Close to the residence, the siding is melting and the eaves are smoking; however, the structure is not on fire.
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Eaves have no water access.
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I'm clear; hold your traffic so I can coordinate other departments.
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Engine Spencer Fire, Northburn Fire response mutual aid with Cheaman Township, 4420 North County Road 700 West.
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4402 North County Road 700 West.
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The controlled burn.
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All advised: fire is on scrap next to the residence.
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The siding on the residence is starting to melt.
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The eaves are smoking; however, the structure is not on fire at this time.
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4420 North County Road 700 West, your time on 11.O.A.
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The unit responding to 700 West.
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Fire is on the east side of the residence, along the driveway on the south side.
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The fire is on the east side.
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There is a propane tank nearby, but it is empty and the fire is moving in the opposite direction.
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Location mentioned:
N County Rd 700 W, Scipio, IN 47273
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