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Controlled burn causes large column of black smoke, Franklin PA

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Near Mercer Rd, Franklin, PA 16323

A large column of black smoke was reported near State Route 8 and 308 in Clintonville. Fire crews found the source near Mercer Rd was a controlled burn and not an emergency.

Audio|Source: Venango County Police, Fire, and EMS
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Transcript:
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Station 3, Clintonville, smoke investigation, state route 8.
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Station 3, Clintonville, smoke investigation,
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state route 8 and 308. Call reporting large column of black smoke in the air,
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unknown what's on fire.
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We're your dispatch time (number withheld).
00:32
Engine 33 to Benango County.
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Engine 33, go ahead.
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Okay, engine 33 will be clear available, returning.
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The site was located if you want to put it in the CAD notes as near Mercer Rd.
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We will be returning the station.
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Control burns.
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Copy source located, can clear and returning (number withheld).

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Near Mercer Rd, Franklin, PA 16323
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