Controlled burn sparks brief fire alarm in Grand Isle, Grand Isle ME
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A reported brush fire near Main Street was investigated and found to be a permitted controlled burn, easing concerns over potential danger.
Audio|Heard on: Aroostook County, Fort Kent, Madawaska, Grand Isle - Public Safety
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01:34
Transcript:
00:00
RISAO, Grand Isle Fire, this is a second tone for near Main Street for a possible equipment fire or brush fire.
00:07
Please acknowledge the page, Eurista Clear 1656.
00:22
Goophe.
00:25
Copy 3015.
00:32
It's not any metals.
00:36
K-4.
00:38
Is it a vehicle or a machine?
00:42
It's not a building, I'm not sure yet.
00:45
It looks like it's wood or something for us?
00:48
Okay, four.
00:51
There is too much static and transmission.
00:57
Job here, that's...
01:03
We're clear on the building now.
01:08
There's a building. There's a building.
01:14
I need to come up on a north end on the south face.
01:25
He has a permit, but I don't know if it's out of control or whatever, but he does have a permit to burn.
01:33
Thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Main St, Grand Isle, ME 04746
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