Wildfire spreads near tank farm prompting evacuations, South Portland ME
WildfireA wildfire is spreading through woods near a tank farm heading toward Highland Ave. People in the area are being evacuated. A possible suspect described as a teenager wearing all black was last seen near Kaler Elementary. Forest Rangers have been called to assist.
Audio|Source: South Portland Police and Fire/EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
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FD[1]. sending everybody out.
00:01
There's a pretty good mayor out here right now.
00:03
Spreading quick.
00:11
Travis, any of those people in that field area where you're at, start getting them out of here.
00:17
That's what we're working on.
00:26
Can you call the Forest Rangers?
00:38
Choice of pawn.
00:39
We're cleaning people out.
00:40
There's a possible suspect of a teenager about 5'8 in height wearing all the black.
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Last seen heading toward Kaler Elementary.
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10-4[2]-200-110 coffee.
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One tank, obviously, I'm standing out by the start of the trail,
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by 200's cruiser.
01:11
So, for one, ten, if you want to go around by, uh,
01:15
South Kelsey, come in that direction.
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Ten, four.
01:23
A fire is spreading through the woods towards the tank farm going towards Highland Ave, so just don't come in from the south side of this.
01:38
So far. Witness is saying short, brown or black hair, teenager, dark clothing, had a ball cap by scene heading towards South Kelsey.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
FD: Fire Department
[2]
10-4: Acknowledgement or confirmation that a message has been received and understood.
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Location mentioned:
Highland Ave, South Portland, ME
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