Illegal fire reported in backyard with large flames, Springfield MA


A resident called to report a fire in the backyard of a house. The fire was large, with flames measuring 4 to 6 feet tall, and there was no proper fire pit.
Audio|Source: Springfield Fire
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Transcript:
Command 2. Engine 8. Respond to 19 Parkin Street. Illegal burning[1]. Truck through to fire alarm. Can I have our on-scene time, please? 1556 or 1756. on the engine 8th. Generating, go ahead. He responds to illegal burning at 19 Parkin Street, possibly 17 or 19. The caller wasn't sure. He's a resident. And they're building a fire in the backyard. There's no fire pit. About 4 to 6 feet long, flames are about 4 to 5 high. 4 to 5 feet high. Proceed. Very real.
Command 2. Engine 8. Respond to 19 Parkin Street. Illegal burning[1]. Truck through to fire alarm. Can I have our on-scene time, please? 1556 or 1756. on the engine 8th. Generating, go ahead. He responds to illegal burning at 19 Parkin Street, possibly 17 or 19. The caller wasn't sure. He's a resident. And they're building a fire in the backyard. There's no fire pit. About 4 to 6 feet long, flames are about 4 to 5 high. 4 to 5 feet high. Proceed. Very real.
Police codes explained
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Illegal burning: Unauthorized open burning of materials
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Location mentioned:
Near Parkin St, Springfield, MA 01104
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