Name: Heavy Smoke, Ash From Controlled Brush Fire video
Uploaded: 2026-07-23T18:28:09.000Z
Description: Firefighters responded to reports of smoke and ash near a nature preserve in Sarasota, Florida, which were later confirmed to be from a prescribed burn at a nearby state park.

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Firefighters responded to reports of smoke and ash near a nature preserve in Sarasota, Florida, which were later confirmed to be from a prescribed burn at a nearby state park.

Heavy Smoke, Ash From Controlled Brush Fire

 Dispatch Engine 9, met with a caller who indicated it was the smoke coming from out east from the prescribed burn.

 Nothing of warrant here in this area. Available and returning.

 Copy, smoke coming from out east, available and returning Engine 9.

Dispatch Engine 9, met with a caller who indicated it was the smoke coming from out east from the prescribed burn. Nothing of warrant here in this area. Available and returning. Copy, smoke coming from out east, available and returning Engine 9.

Crews confirmed the smoke is from the prescribed burn and are returning to their station.

Dispatch, Engine 9 arriving in the scene.

Dispatch, Engine 9 arriving in the scene. On scene investigating Engine 9. Dispatch, Rescue 11 on scene. On scene, Rescue 11.

Firefighters and rescue teams are on scene investigating the smoke and ash situation.

 As far west as that is, there was heavy smoke, and there's also ash coming down in that area.

 We believe it's going to continue west just due to the wind.

 So to give you an update, yes, it's extending to central and western Sarasota.

And then we'll advise after this call. Copy. Dispatch, Battalion 3. Battalion 3. I just left Station 12. As far west as that is, there was heavy smoke, and there's also ash coming down in that area. We believe it's going to continue west just due to the wind. So to give you an update, yes, it's extending to central and western Sarasota. Copy.

Smoke and ash from the prescribed burn are spreading westward due to the wind.

 Copy. This will be the third call in regards to the prescribed burn for Myakka State Park.

 If we can only dispatch units if the caller sees active flames for the rest of the day, that would be appreciated.

 Copy. Just confirming, this is at Honore and Weber, which is extremely far from Myakka State Park. Is it going that far?

 It's possible. I believe the wind is blowing from east to west.

They just reported seeing smoke and ash. Copy. This will be the third call in regards to the prescribed burn for Myakka State Park. If we can only dispatch units if the caller sees active flames for the rest of the day, that would be appreciated. Copy. Just confirming, this is at Honore and Weber, which is extremely far from Myakka State Park. Is it going that far? It's possible. I believe the wind is blowing from east to west. And because it's a fire...

Reports indicate the smoke and ash are from a prescribed burn at a nearby state park.

Dispatch from Battalion 2, per Engine 9's call, did the caller see any active flames?

Firefighters are enquiring whether any active flames were observed near the nature preserve.

Engine 5 en route. En route, Engine 9. You're going to be responding in reference to the smoke and ash coming from the nature preserve at the northeast corner of the intersection. I believe it's the southern part of Colonial Oaks.

Firefighters are responding to smoke and ash reported near a nature preserve.

Engine 9, brush fire, Honoree Avenue and Weber Street. Honoree Avenue and Weber Street, map read 127.

Engine 9, brush fire, Honoree Avenue and Weber Street. Honoree Avenue and Weber Street, map read 127. Attach, rescue 11 quarters. 11 quarters, rescue 11.

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a brush fire.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Honore Ave & Webber St.

Heavy Smoke, Ash From Controlled Brush Fire

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