Controlled burn near Bill Everett Rd raises safety concern, Blount County TN


A controlled burn is underway near Bill Everett Road and Hughes Loop in a wooded area. No one is monitoring the fire. A verbal argument happened between the complainant and the landowner. The complainant is concerned about the fire's safety and wants to speak with an officer.
Audio|Source: Blount County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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ComCenter to Blank County Fire.
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I have a fire investigation outside near Bill Everett Road in Hughes Loop.
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That's Bill Everett Road and Hughes Loop.
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The large controlled burn, no one is around it.
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Complainant attempted to speak to the landowner who started to get into a verbal argument with him.
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It does not appear to be out of control, but complainant is worried due to it being in a wooded area.
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Can't full call.
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Complainant that called it in is wanting to speak to an officer.
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Location mentioned:
Hughes Loop & Bill Everett Rd, Tennessee 37803
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