Structure fire with vehicle involved near Old Federal Road, Polk County TN
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Fire & ArsonA structure fire fully involved with heavy smoke and glow is reported near Old Federal Road and Horns Creek Road in Polk County. A car is also on fire near Rebel Drive and Mountain Drive. Fire and law enforcement units are responding with nearby hydrants identified to assist.
Audio|Heard on: Polk County Public Safety
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05:44
Transcript:
00:00
The fire department reports a large glow visible from Highway 64 and Old Federal Road.
00:12
All fire units advised.
00:14
Law enforcement advises there is a large glow from Highway 411 and Old Federal Road.
00:33
7701 responding.
00:37
104, 7301 Bradley County has been notified.
00:49
104.
00:53
Central one to all units responding.
00:56
Law enforcement reports the fire is fully involved.
01:08
Copy traffic on Bradley County.
01:31
The first caller reported they were evacuating when calling.
01:38
The number of people involved is unknown.
01:44
He is handling that traffic.
01:48
DG8 tanker 16.
01:50
Send unit 6 that way.
01:55
Seeing it off mine would be good.
01:57
Law enforcement confirms a large glow, expecting full fire response.
02:04
Acknowledged, sending unit 6 for fire code 6-10.
02:09
Standing 13 to route 2.
02:17
Okay.
02:24
Visible from my station; I hear it near here.
02:29
Advised not present.
02:33
Central one, prepare to respond.
02:35
Requesting engine and tanker en route now.
02:40
Acknowledged engine intake.
02:44
Acknowledged, 30.
02:47
Acknowledged.
02:55
Acknowledged.
02:56
Acknowledged.
02:58
14. 13. 30.
03:12
Unable to make contact earlier.
03:15
You can copy me now.
03:19
Yes, go ahead.
03:21
Make a note in the CAD.
03:23
I don't have my body camera on.
03:26
Tim.
03:28
Tim.
03:30
Anchor 11, 7.1.
03:38
Take her, Levin.
03:40
Requesting closest hydrant location.
03:50
Nearest hydrant near Horns Creek Road after turning right off Old Federal Road around the sharp curve.
03:58
Hydrant located near 1793 Horns Creek Road.
04:02
Horns Creek Road.
04:06
Message received.
04:08
Thank you.
04:12
Bradley County has been advised for engine and tanker.
04:15
Thank you, Inspector 1.
04:23
Unit 1 is about 3 minutes out with heavy smoke and glow showing.
04:32
Acknowledged.
04:34
Unit 1,
04:39
Is there a hydrant near the school?
04:44
Before,
04:47
Be advised it is beside or possibly on the carport side of the building.
04:57
There is a hydrant right past the school.
05:18
Fully involved structure fire with a car also on fire.
05:29
Car on fire confirmed.
05:39
Homeowners reported near Rebel Drive and Mountain Drive.
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Location mentioned:
Old Federal Rd & Horns Creek Rd, Tennessee 37362
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