Burn pit mistaken for house fire in Newport News, Newport News VA


A report of a fire at the corner of 14th Street and Wickham Avenue in Newport News led responders to a single-story residence with visible smoke. Upon investigation, the smoke was coming from a burn pit in the backyard, not a house fire.
Audio|Source: Newport News Fire
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Transcript:
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Safety to Tower 7, respond to 14th and Wickham,
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residential structure of fire.
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Provising a house on fire at the corner of this location, stand by in the corner to point out to fire departments.
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Go further at this time, utilize TAC2 for this incident in TAC2.
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There's single story, residents,
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construction.
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Not invisible at this time.
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Ladder to be investigated.
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Have a letter 2, nothing short of investigating in 17, 19 hours.
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Ladder 2.
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You can make all units available, it's burn pit in the back yard.
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All units are signed in the 14th and working with the exceptional ladder 2 can be available.
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Location mentioned:
Wickham Ave & 14th St, Newport News, VA 23607
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