Small outdoor fire behind backyard fence spreads, Gainesville FL


A small fire was reported behind a backyard fence near northwest 17th place. It is unclear what is burning or which way the fire is spreading. The fire may threaten nearby homes, but no injuries or electrical hazards have been reported.
Audio|Source: Gainesville Police and Alachua Fire
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Engine four, yours, falling to a small outside fire. Near northwest 17th place. Callers on scene advising that there's a fire behind the backyard fence. It's unknown to what is burning side of the area is about the corner of the backyard. Is it unknown if the fire is threatening anything? 4-9-7[1]. Residential areas are being threatened by the fire. No one is...
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Trapper in immediate danger, there are no apparent electrical hazards. Qualifies as the fire is spreading, unknown which direction. No one is injured. 1939 hours. Fox drop 4, 1014. Foxx4-2. Foxx4-4-2. Foxx4F, we're back. Go ahead. ASO just updated the call notes. They went 1025 by phone.
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4-9-7: Fire/Fire Department Needed
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Location mentioned:
Near NW 17th Pl, Gainesville, FL 32605
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