Child sets pillar on fire near 23rd Ave S house, Wisconsin Rapids WI


A young boy aged around 12 to 13 set a pillar on fire near a house on 23rd Avenue South in Wisconsin Rapids. Bystanders tried to put out the fire with water but the fire continued to smolder. The fire department was alerted and responded to the scene.
Audio|Source: Wood County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Dispatch Rapids Fire, you're being requested near 23rd Ave South.
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Bystander called in stating aim.
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Young child started the pillar out front of this house on fire.
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They weren't able to get it out with a cup of water, but it's still smoldering.
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Near 23rd South, time of page 846.
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Rappsler copies.
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Engine 2, take that with station 2.
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Let us know if you need any help.
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Safe again.
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Rapid is A. 44.
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God.
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Year 43,
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The caller wanted to remain anonymous, I assume lives in the area, but stated that it's a 12 to 13-year-old male subject for name of (name withheld).
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That started a fire.
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Location mentioned:
Near 23rd Ave S, Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
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