Controlled Dumpster Fire, Area of H Rd & 23 1/2 Rd

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Update: Fire crews on scene report the fire was controlled burn in a large dumpster by the home owner, and the fire department will be extinguishing it. Fire crews are speaking to the home owner about the size of the controlled burn.

The size of the control burn triggered a large fire response, which was cancelled by the first engine crew arriving on scene.


Original report: A neighbor in the area of H Rd & 23 1/2 Rd felt the ground shake and can see smoke and flames coming from possibly a garage nearby.