Large fire controlled during tree clearing near Deerfoot Rd, Cosby TN


A large fire occurred near Deerfoot Road in the woods during tree clearing. The property owner reported that the fire was under control, with water and dirt used to contain it, and no assistance was needed.
Audio|Source: Cocke County Sheriff, Fire, and EMS, Newport Police and Fire
02:39
Transcript:
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Got a report of a large fire on Vista View Way, Deerfoot Road. Vista View Way and Deerfoot Road.
00:05
It said it's in the woods and there's a large fire and a large amount of smoke in the area.
00:15
County fire, copy.
00:27
1220.
00:28
We see him doing that, he's gonna go to him.
00:34
Copy that, sir, 1920.
00:38
38, what was your Trevor?
00:43
I had a call, though.
00:45
Shots heard in the area earlier today.
00:48
They advised they were thinking it was coming from Harvest Street. I'm in the area, seeing if there was anything up this way.
00:57
Gamble.
01:02
They advised that they thought they were hearing them around this time in the evening.
01:21
17-104 will be in the route.
01:30
Central Codd County service truck on the route.
01:32
Not 2nd.
01:43
18606A.
01:51
County Fire calls the fire grassy fire. Be advised. I just got a call from the property owner
01:56
stated that he owned the property and they are clearing a bunch of trees and it's on fire. He said it is under control and they are there with it. It's going to be near Deerfoot Road.
02:08
Near Deerfoot Road is going to be (name withheld).
02:22
I'll be central. He's on press for us to cancel. Is that correct? What you're driving?
02:27
Kenforth, he said that he didn't need anybody up there, that he was under control and they had everything in there that you could cancel.
02:34
He said they had water around it. He had been grated all around it. It was nothing but dirt. It was under control.
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Location mentioned:
Near Deerfoot Rd, Cosby, TN 37722
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