Brush fire near railroad tracks in Florida, Hillsborough County FL
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a brush fire reported about 100 yards down the railroad tracks near Sims and US-41 in Florida. A brush truck was requested, and CSX was notified to stop train traffic for safety while firefighters worked near the tracks.
Audio|Heard on: Hillsborough FL Fire-Tac Group Calls
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00:46
Transcript:
00:00
Hey guys, this fire is going to be about 100 yards down the railroad tracks here at Sims.
00:06
We'll get you to bring a brush truck down alongside the tracks when we put it out when you get here.
00:14
Copy, we'll be there in 3 min.
00:16
Three minutes.
00:19
Engine 12,
00:24
Good.
00:25
Hey, notify CSX we're going to be working on and around the tracks at Sims and 41.
00:33
Copy, notifying CSX.
00:35
Hey Engine 12, do you want CSX to stop traffic or slow it down?
00:40
Stop any traffic coming down though.
00:43
We're going to have a couple of lines down the railroad tracks when they get here.
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Location mentioned:
US-41, Florida
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