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Methane burnoff mistaken for fire near Polk Parkway

Heard on: Polk County Fire Rescue, Fire and EMS
03:06
00:00
Let's halt Parkway and 92 UTL at this time.
audio iconFire & Arson
US-92, Florida
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews investigated reports of possible flames near Polk Parkway and US-92. Upon arrival, units confirmed the visible flames were due to methane being burned off at a dump site. No exposures or hazards were found, and crews cleared the scene once the situation was verified as controlled activity.

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