Tree on power line causes roadside fire at Highway 21

Heard on: Tishomingo County Fire - South

01:10

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00:00

Sir, actually we have two separate fires.

00:02

One is about 50 or so on 79, and the other one is right here at 21 where they're doing some construction.

00:10

And that's where the tree has fallen over the line.

00:15

Ten four.

00:18

I want to see if she's on route to get a truck.

00:21

You're in route, so we're going to need anybody else to.

00:28

Oh, it wouldn't hurt to have another truck there.

00:32

But the fire at 50 doesn't look that bad.

00:38

Nothing, it doesn't look like it's going to endanger any structures.

00:42

But this one.

00:44

21's a little bit worse.

00:49

10-4.

00:51

I've paged Dennis out, no response.

00:55

Tish and you're the only one so far is centered, but I'll try further if you want me to.

01:04

Well, I'm just a couple minutes away from the fire station.

01:07

I'll get the truck and head there and we'll see what's going on.

2026-10-21 19:25 UTC

Fire

Co Rd 79, Dennis, MS 38838

Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, radio traffic reports two separate fires near Highway 21 and Highway 79. One fire involves a tree that has fallen onto a line in a construction area and appears to be the more serious of the two. The other fire near Highway 79 does not appear to threaten nearby structures, and additional fire trucks are being requested.