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Controlled burn mistaken for chimney fireGreencastle PA

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Binkley Rd, Greencastle, PA 17225

According to the dispatch call, fire units responded to reports of a chimney explosion and heavy smoke at a residence near Binkley Road. The residents evacuated before arrival. Investigation confirmed the smoke was from a controlled burn with no active fire threat.

Audio|Heard on: Franklin County Fire Operations
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01:30
Transcript:
00:00
Friday and Devchuk 90s are spawning near Binkley Road.
00:05
There was an explosion in the chimney and heavy smoke in the basement of the residence.
00:12
The residence is evacuated at this time, 1650.
00:19
So did you not go to me.
00:26
Frank C4-66 on the scene, gently drive here's the be control.
00:32
Cogby, G446 on the scene, possible controlled burn 1655.
00:55
Nighting W-Chief-on.
01:03
Your box is complete, 21 personnel, push yourself, and your heavy enamels.
01:08
All right, copy.
01:17
Dragon T-46.
01:19
Controlled burn, can place units in service.
01:22
Copy, Chief 46.
01:24
Later, Larry didn't respond to the 44-9 Box.
01:27
Chief 46, by Control Bernie, it's going to be able with firing him at 1650.

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Location mentioned:
Binkley Rd, Greencastle, PA 17225

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