Controlled burn causes smoke near Highway 33 in Moultrie, Moultrie GA


A controlled burn of grass and hay bales near Highway 33 in Moultrie caused smoke and visible flames. Firefighters and deputies responded and confirmed the fire was under control. The landowner was present and burning off old crops. Smoke was visible at a nearby intersection, prompting contact with the homeowner.
Audio|Source: Colquitt County Sheriff, Fire and EMS, Moultrie Police / Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
00:00
14 central, I'm going to try to make contact with 2730 residents.
00:07
We'll clear at 2730.
00:10
14 is it threatening the structure at this time.
00:23
I believe so, I'm not sure if they're burning a field or if there's some hay bales on fire back there.
00:29
I'll see some residents back down and see if I can get back there.
00:35
Four.
00:39
That's on for there. That's on for there.
00:43
Four.
00:54
50-tile Northside, please you're out to the area of near Highway 33 north.
01:03
Near Highway 33 north is community reference to help pay bills are filled on fire and we have a SRA on plane.
01:15
1045.
01:19
104.
01:26
104. Central, I'm probably made it to the back.
01:29
Looks like they're burning off from the field.
01:31
I haven't made contact with the residence yet.
01:38
104.
01:41
Structure, Greg.
01:43
Negative on the structure.
01:47
Portia.
01:52
50, what's he got, 12?
01:56
I do think.
01:57
Or you can stay here.
02:07
I'll be 76 from Shotman for me.
02:14
Get the jam.
02:30
Step on. Folks, we'll be southbound 319, south side by this church.
02:35
Georgia tag, Sierra O'Dill, Charlie, (number withheld) n8C, (number withheld).
02:42
Go to flag, we're looking at us.
02:50
14.
02:53
14.
02:54
104, sir.
02:57
Not showing that the where that address.
03:17
And copy, we're on the good drive and find a way to get back.
03:22
Go ahead and roll me in the digital department, please.
03:27
One.
03:42
Deton, New Am volunteers.
03:44
They're out there.
03:45
Near Highway 33 north.
03:47
Near Highway 33 north is two memory for its tent.
03:50
Grass fire.
03:51
Our hay bales on fire.
03:53
Number 22 is requesting the second evening.
03:56
Okay.
04:12
There's bad with a deputy he's talked to the homeowner landowner.
04:15
They're going to be burning off the old corn and stuff and everything's under control, but we're going to make contact with the homeowner because of the smoke in the intersection of the city after.
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Location mentioned:
Near GA-33, Moultrie, GA 31788
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