Large illegal fire burning railroad ties in yard
Fire & ArsonAudio reports a large illegal backyard fire across from 1323 Sunset Lane. Callers said flames were taller than a person. Responding crews found burning railroad ties, broke them apart, and extinguished the fire. One person was taken into custody and another was released. Units were sent to follow up nearby.
Audio|Source: Douglas County Public Safety
02:12
Transcript:
1681[2], I copy you on route. Report of an illegal burn[1]. Across from 1323[3] Sunset Lane[4], at Sunset Street and South Comstock, caller advised there's a large fire in the backyard, unknown what's being burned. The flames were taller than a person. Dispatch updates and unit numbers were given. One person was taken into custody and another was released. Units were asked to check Mount Evo for (name withheld)'s investigation. Found some railroad ties burning; crews broke them apart and extinguished them, and (name withheld) will be returning for a road check.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
illegal burn: Unlawful fire
[2]
1681: Unit identifier
[3]
1323: Street address (location)
[4]
Sunset Lane: Street location
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Location mentioned:
Near Sunset Ave, Sutherlin, OR 97479
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