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Possible industrial fire near Cope Boulevard

Heard on: Cocke County Sheriff, Fire, and EMS, Newport Police and Fire
01:27
00:00
Central dispatch, county fire.
audio iconFire & Arson
Cope Blvd, Newport, TN 37821
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to investigate reports of smoke and an orange glow near Cope Boulevard and Kimwood Drive in Newport. A caller from nearby Meeks Way reported seeing smoke toward the plant area. Responders discussed contacting the SI Group plant to determine whether a controlled burn was in progress.

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