UPDATED @ 9:56. AM with Video. 8:01 AM Structure Fire at 595 Burkett Road
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Posted by: Matt Boster
Date: Aug 20 2016 8:19 AM
DOTHAN: At 8:01 AM..... Multiple Dothan Fire units responded to a report of a structure fire at 595 Burkett Road. The first unit on scene advised smoke visible. Battalion 1 has command.
It appears the fire is contained to a compacter inside the building. Firefighters have water on the fire and are advising fire knocked down.
Dothan Police responded along with an ambulance. The road the fire is located on is closed due to emergency equipment and supply line blocking the road.
UPDATED @ 8:23 AM
Dothan Fire Batallion Chief Zkeith Gassiter instructs all fireman in offensive mode still at this time.
UPDATED @ 8:34 AM
Dothan Fire are still on the scene. The fire appears to be around the compactor. The fireman are still on offensive attack.
Houston County Sheriff Lt. James Ivey and Dothan Fire Engine 5 ( Eastside ) were the first units on the scene. Multiple Dothan Fireman and Dothan Police were shortly thereafter. Pilcher Ambulance is on the scene.
UPDATED @ 9:56 AM
Chief Gassiter has declared scene under control. He has instructed fireman to begin breakdown and clean up.
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