Controlled leaf fire near I-65 sparks traffic slowdown, Porter County IN
Fire & ArsonA controlled leaf fire on private land near I-65 Southbound causes smoke to drift across the highway, prompting concern and minor traffic slowdown.
Audio|Source: Porter County Public Safety
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In the area of I-65 southbound near mile marker 230, one call came in, reporting smoke with no flames visible on the right shoulder.
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Caller mentioned vehicle fire plus fire.
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She was unsure what it was.
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She advised she could see a large cloud of smoke.
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13.311.
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L.L. X40.
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X40?
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I'm not on duty, but on my way to my station after overtime detail, southbound to 231, I'll check from 5.
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X40.
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On 17th of the mayor.
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117.
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Portage Matter 1, and Portage Rescue 1.
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Priority 1.
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Sick person.
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Windblum of Portage.
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At 344 Swarston Road.
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Unit 509. Timeout 1117.
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Like 4.1023.
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It's a controlled fire.
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It's on private property, just near the interstate.
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Smoke is blown across the interstate causing a bit of a slowdown, but everything's under control.
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Okay.
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Okay. It's great.
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Thanks.
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Yep.
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Just further, it's a leaf fire.
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It looks like we're burning leaves or light material.
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Porter County, IN
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