Smoke near sunrise highway due to bridge construction dust, Hampton Bays NY
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Fire & ArsonUnits responded to reports of smoke near Sunrise Highway and Squiretown Road in Hampton Bays. Investigation found no fire; the smoke was dust caused by concrete drilling construction under the bridge.
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05:8
Transcript:
00:00
There is smoke in the area near Sunrise Highway and Squiretown Road. The source is unclear.
00:09
Report of possible brush fire, smoke observed westbound on Sunrise near Squiretown Road.
00:19
Responding units are en route.
00:43
[Unintelligible communication]
00:50
Awaiting confirmation if there is a fire.
00:58
Location is Sunrise Highway.
00:59
Near Squiretown Road, westbound.
01:02
Request for airborne unit support.
01:05
Air support requested for area coverage.
01:08
Patrol units on westbound side.
01:11
Near the School of Tower Road.
01:14
Engagement pending.
01:17
Technician requested for system check.
01:20
Additional calls being received.
01:21
Acknowledged.
01:35
No fire found on Sunrise Highway in Spokny area.
01:39
No further action needed.
01:41
Location confirmed.
01:42
Multiple units confirm no fire.
01:47
Area is safe.
01:51
No fire-related emergency.
01:53
People in the area are safe.
01:59
Status update.
02:03
Unit 235 acknowledging.
02:06
Clarification requested.
02:07
Acknowledged.
02:12
Units 335 and support teams in position.
02:17
Possible road work causing the smoke appearance.
02:22
Unable to locate fire source.
02:24
Proceeding with investigation.
02:27
360-degree search underway.
02:29
No issues found.
02:31
Unable to locate source. No further questions.
02:34
Time update.
02:39
Units report negative findings for fire, smoke due to construction dust.
02:48
Request all clear for the area tonight.
02:53
Stop transmission.
02:55
Unit number update.
03:01
Ensure clearance to work area 4242-4.
03:05
Acknowledged.
03:09
Headquarters acknowledged.
03:11
Unit report.
03:14
Passed Squiretown overpass.
03:17
No fire observed on highway.
03:23
Unit update complete.
03:33
Dispatch confirms no fire.
03:35
Copy, negative fire report.
03:38
City 911 unit update.
03:44
Status update complete.
03:45
Headquarters confirmation.
03:48
Acknowledged.
03:52
Unit reporting from public area.
03:56
Status good.
03:58
Unit confirmation.
03:59
Number noted.
04:03
Multiple units confirm no fire, smoke caused by construction dust under the bridge.
04:11
Traffic is advised accordingly.
04:17
Officer stopping at traffic stop near construction area.
04:21
Stopping at underpass where construction is taking place.
04:26
Same location.
04:37
Command acknowledged.
04:40
Confirmed.
04:46
Unit 31 acknowledged.
04:51
Confirmed drilling concrete under the Sunrise overpass at Squiretown Road.
04:56
Dust from drilling is being lifted onto the highway.
05:00
Unit status as reported.
05:02
Time update.
05:03
Location update: about a mile south of Lake Avenue.
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Location mentioned:
Squiretown Rd, Hampton Bays, NY 11946
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