Controlled burn mistaken for large fire in Woodburn

Heard on: Allen County Fire

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East Central Fire report of a large fire in the area of (number withheld) Woodburn Road,

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(number withheld) Woodburn Road between Rusey Road and Webster Road.

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East Central Woodburn Zone Seven for East Central Fire.

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Sorry, report of a large fire (number withheld) Woodburn Road, (number withheld) Woodburn Road between North Roussey Road.

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Road and North Webster Road.

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It's called in by (name withheld), who was passing by on US 24 .

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He looked up nearby address and gave this address.

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There is a large fire and sure what is on fire.

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East Central Woodburn Zone Seven, Allen County, 831 .

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Communication, this is Squad 266.

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Squad 266.

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You show me responding solo.

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I'm going to level three, 261.

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I'll be on scene here in just a couple seconds.

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I'll give you a check and advise.

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I'm clear.

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Communication squad 200 and sixty-six.

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Squad 266.

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Seven hundred and one for myself.

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Controlled burn.

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Homeowner is going to be out with it.

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No exposures.

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I am back in service.

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Okay.

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Communication squad 200 and sixty-six on house eleven.

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And just additional 83, we can see the fire from base 260.

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He's probably going to be out there for another hour or two, Vernon, just in case you get any further calls.

7/17/2026 05:30 AM

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Woodburn Rd, Woodburn, IN 46797

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Controlled burn mistaken for large fire in Woodburn

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