Tree fire spreads near Banyan Drive and Banyan Way, Hilo HI
Fire & ArsonA tree near Banyan Drive and Banyan Way caught fire with flames about 6 feet high. The fire started at the base and was spreading toward the roadway. Multiple callers reported the incident. Fire department units are responding to the scene.
Audio|Source: Big Island Hawaii Puna, Volcano, Kau Public Safety
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Transcript:
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To respond to investigate a tree on fire,
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area of Banyan Drive and Banyan Way.
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Copy two, respond to investigate a tree on fire.
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Area of Banyan Drive and Banyan Way, 10.814.
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Okay,
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this is going to 36.
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Not familiar one.
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362, copy.
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This is copy.
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Thank you.
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Medigone returning.
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Okay now, we shall.
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Copy, thank you.
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Central 1-39.
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Okay, send making your way to Vanian Drive in Vanian Way.
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We got a report of a tree on fire at the bottom.
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It's about...
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Okay, spreading points the roadway and the flames are about 6 feet higher.
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Fire is responding, but we're getting multiple calls.
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And copy.
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Three one else, central.
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Sorry, bye.
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Team in quarters.
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Coffee Medicaid, Teen and Quarters.
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Control calling one, three, four.
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Three-four, sign-like.
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Can you be with a Solomon Cahibonui at (number withheld) Commonal Street.
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Halle Ola Loa.
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Unit number is Romeo 12.
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Somebody damaged his black blazer.
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There's damage to the roof.
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Nobody's a responding ladder.
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Two,
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multiple callers on this stating that the bottom of a bandion tree is on fire.
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Six feet,
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flames,
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spreading to the road.
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Advise the physician or units are needed.
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Too puffy, too far.
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The location,
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area of Kehaw Road and Hilo Road, directions given.
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It's going to be a left on to Kihal, down hillo.
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Also on the right, second lot in, there is a rubbish fire.
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He's going to remain unseen in the silver Subaru to flag you down.
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Josh, stay in copy, thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Banyan Dr & Banyan Way, Hilo, HI 96720
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