Sky lantern lodged in tree near funeral home sparks concern, Howell MI
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Fire & ArsonA lit sky lantern became stuck in a tree near Bork Funeral Home on West Highland Road, causing concern about a possible fire. Firefighters responded to ensure the tree did not catch fire.
Audio|Heard on: Livingston County Police, Fire and EMS
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Station 20, Howell Fire responded for an outdoor fire.
00:04
Near West Highland at Bork Funeral Home at the graveyard area.
00:10
There is a lit sky lantern that pulled into a tree.
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One wants to make sure that the tree won't catch on fire, 1847.
00:27
Station 20, Howell Fire, respond for an outdoor fire near West Highland Road, Bork Funeral Home in the graveyard area.
00:37
A lit sky lantern flew into a tree, caller wants to make sure that the tree won't catch on fire, second town, 1848.
00:49
Central to Alpha 103, your status.
00:57
20 central.
00:59
Circle 20, okay.
01:04
You could pull a number, close the call.
01:07
We'll be en route to the lantern in the tree.
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Location mentioned:
W Highland Rd, Howell, MI 48843
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