Suspected outdoor fire smell near Scorpio Circle, Washoe County NV


A caller and radio units report smelling burning paper near Scorpio Circle and Mercury Drive. The caller suspects an outdoor fire, but no smoke or flames are seen.
Audio|Source: Reno and Sparks Police and Fire
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Transcript:
For example, one break. (name withheld), one on three. In District 36, spread in 33, outside fire at Scorpio Circle and Mercury Drive. Rear (name withheld) 3A2, RTF[1] and in-rout to the main station for 44 and 42. (name withheld) 3.82. 2.185. 2.41 in the morning, tonight. 2.185, 2.41. 2.195, copy the 1037 subject. . Someone I do. Smelling burning of paper. I think someone is having an outside fire in the area, but cannot see any soak. It's only smelling it. Any fire, no smoke, no flames up in scene.
For example, one break. (name withheld), one on three. In District 36, spread in 33, outside fire at Scorpio Circle and Mercury Drive. Rear (name withheld) 3A2, RTF[1] and in-rout to the main station for 44 and 42. (name withheld) 3.82. 2.185. 2.41 in the morning, tonight. 2.185, 2.41. 2.195, copy the 1037 subject. . Someone I do. Smelling burning of paper. I think someone is having an outside fire in the area, but cannot see any soak. It's only smelling it. Any fire, no smoke, no flames up in scene.
Police codes explained
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[1]
RTF: Return to Fire
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Location mentioned:
Mercury Ave & Scorpio Cir, Virginia Foothills, NV 89521
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