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Controlled burn mistaken for fire near hospital

Heard on: Poteau Fire
03:13
00:00
Page you en route to the south side of Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center, two blocks past a track for an outside fire.
audio iconFire & Arson
S Austin St, Poteau, OK 74953
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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters and dispatchers responded to reports of an outside fire near the south side of Eastern Oklahoma Medical Center off Austin Street in Poteau. The situation was later identified as a controlled burn, and no emergency action was required.

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