Large brush fire reported near 18th and Madison streets, Topeka KS


Firefighters reported a large brush fire near SE 18th St and SE Madison St in Topeka, Kansas. They requested additional firefighting engines and trucks. To access the fire area, crews are cutting the cable on a gate nearby.
Audio|Source: Topeka and Shawnee County Fire Departments
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Transcript:
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Yeah, we just made it over here.
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We're back near 18th and Madison.
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We've got a large...
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Really large brush fire back here.
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Can you send me another engine and maybe send me a truck?
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And I'll advise.
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I might be able to get them back, but we've got a lot of fire back here.
00:22
10.4. So one more engine and a truck?
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10.4.
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Copy. Just be advised we're having to cut into and make access on one of these gates.
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I think this is Browns.
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If you have any callback or contact for them, might let them know that we're cutting the cable on the gate so we can make access.
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Location mentioned:
SE 18th St & SE Madison St, Topeka, KS 66607
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