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Controlled burn mistaken for grass fire near Auburn

Heard on: Shawnee County Sheriff
00:43
00:00
Sixty-seven, Auburn Fire is en route to (number withheld) Southwest Auburn Road for a grass fire.
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SW Auburn Rd, Auburn, KS 66402
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews from Auburn responded to a possible grass fire near Southwest Auburn Road, which was later confirmed to be a controlled burn that had been ongoing for the past two days. A passerby initially reported the flames, but no emergency action was required.

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