Illegal large bonfire poses fire hazard near Vintage Creek Dr, Matthews NC
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Fire & ArsonFirefighters responded to a large illegal bonfire near Vintage Creek Drive in Matthews. The fire was possibly under power lines and involved accelerants, creating a risk of spreading.
Audio|Heard on: Union County and North Carolina State Fire
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01:49
Transcript:
00:00
Engine-43, Station 43, respond for an illegal burn near Vintage Creek Drive,
00:07
in the Vintage Creek neighborhood, operate on Charlie.
00:14
43's en route.
00:22
You know it's route to West Highway 218 at Russell Road.
00:26
Additional caller advised, it's going to be part of 169-1-2, Highway 218, males not responding.
00:32
Truck's going to be in a ditch.
00:40
Possibly seen throwing alcohol out of the truck.
00:47
Station 43 en route for an illegal burn near Vintage Creek Drive in the Vintage Creek neighborhood.
00:56
There's a large bonfire in the field, possibly under the power lines.
00:59
They can see it from Batson Creek Drive.
01:01
The flames are very large, possibly using an accelerant.
01:07
But there's a risk of materials catching fire at any point.
01:10
Hydrant is going to be on the corner of Vintage Creek Drive in Lays Park, Elm Court.
01:19
32 on scene.
01:21
It can be a corner of a seclusive in 218.
01:29
Agent 32 as you're on scene.
01:31
Three also.
01:32
Ten more. Thirty-four.
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Thirty-four. Thirty-two thousand seat.
01:36
Two more.
01:41
Sam, Engine 43, call is dropped to this address to go to a possible access point.
01:46
Map here is there, it's going to be a dirt road, possibly leading to the area where they're burning.
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Location mentioned:
Vintage Creek Dr, Matthews, NC 28104
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