Two hollow trees on fire near Scout Road in Amboy, Amboy IL
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Fire & ArsonAmboy Fire Department was called to assist with two to three hollow trees on fire near Scout Road. The fire had been burning for some time and was not threatening any buildings. The homeowners could not put out the fire using a hose.
Audio|Heard on: Whiteside County Sheriff and Fire
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Transcript:
00:00
Attention, Amboy Fire Department.
00:01
You're needed in Ohio Fire District, near Scout Road.
00:06
They are unable to respond.
00:07
This will be for two to three trees that are on fire.
00:11
Sounds like they may have been burning for a while.
00:13
They are hollowed out.
00:14
Callers did not believe they could extinguish with a hose.
00:25
Attention, Amboy Fire Department, you needed to take a call in Ohio district.
00:29
They will not be able to respond.
00:31
Near Scout Road.
00:33
The two-to-three trees that are on fire on the property, they're not threatening any structures.
00:39
They have been burning for a while.
00:40
They are hollowed-out.
00:42
Homeowner didn't believe they could extinguish it with a hose.
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Location mentioned:
Scout Rd, Amboy, IL 61310
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