Trash and brush fire briefly got out of control in yard, Benton AR


Firefighters responded to a trash and brush fire in a front yard near North Martin Street. Initial reports mentioned a brief explosion and large flames. Residents were trying to extinguish the fire before fire units arrived. The fire was controlled quickly and did not spread.
Audio|Source: Saline County Fire Departments
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Transcript:
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Coffee, showing in route to a general fire at near North Martin Street.
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We are still on the phone with the caller.
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They advised they heard an explosion.
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Stated they see flames taller than a truck.
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It's going to be in front of a pickup truck.
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It is not spreading, but they can't tell what's on fire.
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There are people outside with it at this time.
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We'll update information as we receive it.
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Communications and Rescue 11 be in route as well.
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Copy Rescue 11 in route.
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Units in route to this general fire.
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We got an updated location.
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It's going to be on West Severe Street near Martin Street.
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No numerics at this time.
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Jensen route to the general fire just an update.
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There was a female burning trash and brush in front of her yard.
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It looks like people are trying to put it out now.
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The engine one's going to be on scene.
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This is going to be a trash fire in the yard.
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We'll be on the same.
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We'll be on scene.
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Copy. Show you on scene.
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Location mentioned:
Near N Martin St, Benton, AR 72015
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