Backyard fire pit causes heavy smoke in Covington, Covington KY
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Fire & ArsonEmergency crews were dispatched to near Wheeler Street in Covington for a reported structure fire with flames visible. Upon arrival, they found a backyard fire pit causing heavy smoke and a chemical odor.
Audio|Heard on: Kenton County Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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...and started for responding to East 12 and Wheeler from the area for a possible structure fire.
00:07
I'm transporting one female to (number withheld) Corrie Drive in Campbell County.
00:14
Beginning as 77037.
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Pumper 6, Pumper 2, Pumper 2, Pumper 8, Rusty 1, Truck 1, Car 2, Car 9, Inuit 1.
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This is your call.
00:53
Turn out 22, 44.
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Respond, East Martin Luther King and Wheeler, East 12th and Wheeler, for a reported structure fire with flames showing.
01:02
I'm out, 12th and Wheeler.
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152, County.
01:08
152, go ahead.
01:11
10-4, apparently the caller is speaking to the homeowner now and it's just a fire pit in the backyard.
01:17
We are going to need TV on the scene.
01:21
Yeah, that's what it looks like.
01:23
I'm welcome.
01:26
I didn't copy.
01:27
Can you repeat?
01:29
We are going to need TV on the scene.
01:33
10-4. Car 2 this fast.
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Car 2, go ahead.
01:39
And they'll say there's a fire page back here.
01:42
Regional 23.
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Reginal 23.
01:49
That's ten-four.
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The complainant was able to walk up to the door,
01:53
advised they have a fire pit in the back yard where they're burning Smith lights, and the complainant did advise there's heavy smoke and a chemical smell in the area.
02:00
Just advise what units you want to continue.
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Location mentioned:
Wheeler St, Covington, KY 41011
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