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Brush/Outdoor Fire

Smoke Reported from Underneath Bridge

Theresa Fire dispatched to an unknown type fire with smoke coming from underneath the bridge at Mill and Morgan streets in Theresa. Caller reported visible smoke.

Closed Apr 17, 2026 u{005897} 9:08 AM Theresa Fire
Morgan St & Mill St, Theresa, NY 13691 · Near Morgan St

Incident Report

**Theresa, NY – Brush Fire Under Bridge at Morgan and Mill Streets**

Theresa Fire Department units responded to reports of smoke emanating from underneath a bridge at the intersection of Morgan Street and Mill Street in Theresa around 9:09 a.m., according to dispatch radio traffic. The initial call described an unknown type fire with visible smoke, prompting dispatch of Theresa Fire apparatus to the scene.

Responders reported arriving on scene by 9:18 a.m., with Theresa unit 42-P27 confirming a bridge fire and requesting patrol assistance while waiting for an officer. New York State Police (NYSP) unit 3D26 was dispatched shortly after for law enforcement support involving an individual reportedly living under the bridge with a fire going. Theresa Engine 42-1-2 arrived by 9:24 a.m., and communications shifted to Fire Tac 3 channel. NYSP 3D26 was shown out at the scene around 9:34 a.m.

The incident, lasting approximately 35 minutes, was cleared by 9:45 a.m. when Theresa Fire units reported available and turned the matter over to State Police, per radio updates.

Dispatch Audio

Initial 9:08:46 AM

Smoke Reported from Underneath Bridge

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Theresa Fire, unknown type fire. Mill And Morgan at the bridge. Repeating, Theresa Fire, unknown type fire. Mill And Morgan. Call states there's smoke coming from underneath the bridge on Mill Street.

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Incident Timeline (7 events)

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Smoke Reported from Underneath Bridge 9:08:46 AM

Theresa Fire dispatched to an unknown type fire with smoke coming from underneath the bridge at Mill and Morgan streets in Theresa. Caller reported visible smoke.

Theresa Fire, unknown type fire. Mill And Morgan at the bridge. Repeating, Theresa Fire, unknown type fire. Mill And Morgan. Call states there's smoke coming from underneath the bridge on Mill Street.
2
Theresa units on scene under bridge fire 9:17:50 AM

Theresa 42-P27 on scene bridge fire, waiting for officer. 42-1-2 en route requesting patrol.

9:17:42 AM JE 42-P27 Service fire three, respond.
9:17:43 AM JE Dispatch First of all.
9:17:50 AM JE 42-P27 Launcher on scene. Waiting for officer to be here.
9:18:02 AM JE 42-1-2 Jer
9:18:03 AM JE 42-1-2 4212.
9:18:06 AM JE Dispatch 4212.
9:18:10 AM JE 42-1-2 Show us in route. Do you have patrol available?
9:18:15 AM JE Dispatch We can start. We're in HR of the request.
9:18:17 AM JE 42-1-2 Yes, please.
9:18:23 AM JE Dispatch Can I have the nature of the request?
9:18:29 AM JE 42-1-2 We have someone living under the bridge with a fire going.
9:18:31 AM Unit Copy.
3
NYSP Dispatched to Theresa Bridge Fire Assist 9:19:48 AM

NYSP 3D26 dispatched to Mill St & Morgan St bridge fire for law assist on individual living under bridge with fire going.

9:19:31 AM JE Dispatch Jefferson 3 D 26.
9:19:36 AM NYSP 3D26 36.
9:19:48 AM JE Dispatch Respond to Mill Street and Morgan Street in the village of Teresa. Fire is requesting a law assist for an individual living under the bridge with a fire going.
9:19:52 AM NYSP 3D26 I received.
4
Theresa Fire to Fire Tac 3 9:21:08 AM

Theresa 42-P27 requests direct to Fire 3.

9:21:08 AM JE 42-P27 Direct to fire three, respond.
9:21:11 AM JE Dispatch Standby.
5
Theresa Engine arrives at bridge fire 9:24:00 AM

Theresa Engine 42-1-2 on scene bridge fire.

9:23:52 AM JE 42-1-2 Engine 13, engine eight.
9:23:56 AM JE Dispatch Jefferson, you're calling?
9:24:00 AM JE 42-1-2 4 211 on scene.
9:24:02 AM JE Dispatch Have you arrived?
6
Theresa PD 371 shown out at bridge fire 9:33:38 AM

NYSP 3D26 advises show 371 out.

9:33:31 AM NYSP 3D26 3 8260.
9:33:34 AM JE Dispatch Three 226.
9:33:38 AM NYSP 3D26 You can show my cell phone 371 out.
9:33:41 AM JE Dispatch Bridget.
7
Theresa Fire clears bridge fire to SP 9:44:35 AM

Theresa 42-1-2 available, incident turned over to State Police.

9:44:25 AM JE 42-1-2 Jefferson 4212.
9:44:30 AM JE Dispatch 4212.
9:44:35 AM JE 42-1-2 Show Theresa available. Turned over to SP.
9:44:38 AM JE Dispatch Javier, you're available.
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