Large fire burns near Wellman Field in wooded area, Friendship NY


A large fire caused heavy black smoke in a wooded area near Wellman Field and South Street. The fire was near Kruger's property and appeared to originate from a fire pit. The property owner was in contact with authorities during the incident.
Audio|Source: Allegany County Fire
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Transcript:
00:00
A walk-in complaint of a possible fire behind Wellman field.
00:06
I'm in route to look right now.
00:12
Operation 836.
00:23
800.
00:26
There is heavy black smoke coming from the wooded area.
00:32
Is that going to be out back by the creek area or on the other side?
00:43
It is backed by the creek.
00:45
I'm looking for a better way to accept it now.
00:51
All right, Steve.
00:52
You want us to start a fire or hold off until you figure out where it's at?
00:59
Fire so that they can get eyes on it and see if they're familiar with a way to it.
01:03
All right, sirs your weight 37.
01:11
Okay, that I'll stand down the helicopter and follow my response.
01:14
Thank you.
01:37
Friendship fire, respond in the area of Wellman Field, near West Main Street.
01:43
I have a report of heavy black smoke in the area.
01:47
Repeating for Friendship Fire, respond in the area of Wellman's Field, near West Main Street.
01:54
A report of a heavy black smoke in the area, 0838.
02:13
106. Be in service to Dr.
02:16
Gilford's office and Wellsville one male, (number withheld), (number withheld).
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30.
02:30
This is at all 7.
02:32
Go ahead.
02:42
First time and go ahead.
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Allegheny County's on friendship.
02:47
Allegan, Connie's on friendship.
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Lowell and Paul, waiting through.
03:13
Friendship fire second dispatch.
03:18
Hello,
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Woodjet.
03:24
Receive, having respond down South Street, 843.
03:31
Have heavy black smoke in that area.
03:34
Repeating Friendship Fire, second dispatch, updated location,
03:38
possibly on Kruger's property off South Street.
03:41
Have heavy black smoke in the area, 0.443.
03:50
Cany County, MTSA, 808.
04:00
On board, move the town.
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Resum 843.
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601.
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601.
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601, 501, 501 in route.
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It's going to be well off the road on South Street, way out.
04:26
I believe it's going to be Krueger's fire pit, and we do have him on the phone currently.
04:33
Received.
04:35
I want to sign on the back does.
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0845.
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