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On Thursday, Engine 952 of the Watson Fire Protection District was en route back to the station after finishing up from a detail when they noticed a large header coming from the distance. As E952 arrived to check it out, they noted a small shed fully involved, with a vehicle near it, as well as a large portion of woods on fire. C900 advised dispatch to start a call for this incident. E952 began extinguishing the bulk of the fire while waiting for extra units to arrive, the bulk of the fire was contained within 15 minutes but brush units were still requested due to the out of control brush fire that stemmed from the original incident. All fire crews completed total extinguishment in roughly 1 hour.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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On scene units were as listed:<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Watson Fire: 900, 901, 902, 952, 961, 954, and 971<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Shumway Fire: 701 and 702<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Effingham Fire: 500 and 576<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Rural Med EMS<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Photos courtesy of Watson Fire Protection Districts Facebook page.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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