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Firefighters in Providence responded to reports of black smoke initially thought to be from an auto parts building, but later determined to be from burning tires in nearby woods. Access to the site is being assessed.

Smoke Rising From Wooded Area Due to Campfire

Firefighters have resolved the situation, and units are returning to service.

 Were you able to find anything back there?

 This is a small campfire, about a couple hundred yards from my camp.

 Is it just a campfire or is there any part of the encampment on fire?

Battalion 3. Were you able to find anything back there? That's affirmative. This is a small campfire, about a couple hundred yards from my camp. Received. Is it just a campfire or is there any part of the encampment on fire? Negative, just a campfire. Not the encampment.

Firefighters discovered a small campfire in the woods, not affecting any encampment.

Engine 12 to Battalion 3, speed by to enter the storage place. We're in the back. It's back in the woods. Sounds like tires. Smoke has dissipated at this time. Investigating.

 Engine 12, received a message on Channel 1.

Engine 12 to Battalion 3, speed by to enter the storage place. We're in the back. It's back in the woods. Sounds like tires. Smoke has dissipated at this time. Investigating. Engine 12, received a message on Channel 1.

Firefighters report the smoke has dissipated and are investigating the area in the woods.

Incoming units have been asked to slow their response to the scene, indicating the situation may be under control.

 This appears to be coming from the woods.

 We're just trying to gain access to the best way to get in there.

 All companies responding to the vicinity of 100 Houghton Street from Engine 12, proceed with caution.

Engine 12 to fire alarm. Engine 12. This appears to be coming from the woods. There's a cam back here. Smells like tires burning. We're just trying to gain access to the best way to get in there. Just slow companies down. All companies responding to the vicinity of 100 Houghton Street from Engine 12, proceed with caution. Possibly smoke coming from the woods. Possibly tires.

Firefighters report the smoke likely originates from burning tires in the woods. Access is being assessed.

Engine 12, Ladder 3 on scene. We have nothing showing. Be advised, the smoke seems to be coming from the woods. We're going to check Woodward Road.

 Received, Engine 12. The message received is 514. Battalion 3, received?

Engine 12, Ladder 3 on scene. We have nothing showing. Be advised, the smoke seems to be coming from the woods. We're going to check Woodward Road. Received, Engine 12. The message received is 514. Battalion 3, received? Battalion 3, received.

Firefighters on scene report the smoke appears to be coming from nearby woods, not the building.

Attention 15, Ladder 6 to the Fast Company, responding across the street from 100 Houghton Street at Auto Parts International.

 Report of smoke coming from the building, cross streets of Beesea Street at a dead end.

 All companies responding, assign Channel 2.

 Attention 15, Ladder 6 to the Fast Company, going to be across the street from 100 Houghton Street at Auto Parts International.

Attention 15, Ladder 6 to the Fast Company, responding across the street from 100 Houghton Street at Auto Parts International. Report of smoke coming from the building, cross streets of Beesea Street at a dead end. All companies responding, assign Channel 2. Attention 15, Ladder 6 to the Fast Company, going to be across the street from 100 Houghton Street at Auto Parts International. Report of smoke coming from the building, cross streets of Beesea Street at a dead end. All companies responding, assign Channel 2. 513. Engine 15 to Auto 2. Roger, 513.

Firefighters are responding to reports of smoke at an auto parts building.

Attention, 1227, Ladders 3 and 7, Special Hazards, Rescue 7, Battalion 3, the Safety Battalion. Respond across the street from 100 Houghton Street at Auto Parts International. Report of black smoke from the building. Across the street at Beazey Street at a dead end. All companies responding, assign Channel 2.

 Attention, 1227, Ladders 3 and 7, Special Hazards, Rescue 7, Battalion 3, the Safety Battalion. Respond across the street from 100 Houghton Street at Auto Parts International. Report of black smoke coming from the building.

Attention, 1227, Ladders 3 and 7, Special Hazards, Rescue 7, Battalion 3, the Safety Battalion. Respond across the street from 100 Houghton Street at Auto Parts International. Report of black smoke from the building. Across the street at Beazey Street at a dead end. All companies responding, assign Channel 2. Attention, 1227, Ladders 3 and 7, Special Hazards, Rescue 7, Battalion 3, the Safety Battalion. Respond across the street from 100 Houghton Street at Auto Parts International. Report of black smoke coming from the building.

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of black smoke coming from a building.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 100 Houghton St.

Smoke Rising From Wooded Area Due to Campfire

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