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Brush/Outdoor Fire

Outdoor Fire Reported with Heavy Black Smoke

Black River Fire responding to reports of an outdoor fire behind a residence producing heavy black smoke. Incident in the area of State Route 342.

Closed Apr 17, 2026 u{000537} 8:16 PM Black River Fire
28553 NY-342, Black River, NY 13612 · Near Woodard Bay Road / State Route 3

Incident Report

Black River firefighters responded to reports of an outdoor fire producing heavy black smoke behind a residence at 28553 State Route 342 in Black River, according to dispatch radio traffic.

At 8:16 p.m., Black River Fire was dispatched to the area near Woodard Bay Road and State Route 3 after a caller reported the fire. Black River Engine 6-1-2 acknowledged en route around 8:22 p.m. and began searching the area at 8:26 p.m. before arriving on scene two minutes later, responders reported.

The incident was resolved quickly when the homeowner extinguished the fire, allowing Engine 6-1-2 to clear the scene at 8:34 p.m. The response lasted 17 minutes with no additional agencies requested.

Dispatch Audio

Initial 8:16:56 PM

Outdoor Fire Reported with Heavy Black Smoke

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Black River fire, respond to the area 28553342, tunnel Array. Caller reporting somebody having an outdoor fire out back, heavy black smoke. Beading Black River fire, respond to 8 5 5 3, State Route 342. Caller reporting somebody having an outdoor fire. Out back of the residence, heavy black smoke. Cross is Wood Wood Bay Road. State Route 3.

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Incident Timeline (5 events)

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Outdoor Fire Reported with Heavy Black Smoke 8:16:56 PM

Black River Fire responding to reports of an outdoor fire behind a residence producing heavy black smoke. Incident in the area of State Route 342.

Black River fire, respond to the area 28553342, tunnel Array. Caller reporting somebody having an outdoor fire out back, heavy black smoke. Beading Black River fire, respond to 8 5 5 3, State Route 342. Caller reporting somebody having an outdoor fire. Out back of the residence, heavy black smoke. Cross is Wood Wood Bay Road. State Route 3.
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Black River E2 en route 8:22:30 PM

Black River 6-1-2 responding.

8:22:30 PM JE 6-1-2 Jetfire six one two is responding.
8:22:33 PM JE Dispatch Copy. 2022.
3
Black River E2 searching fire area 8:26:33 PM

Black River 6-1-2 out in the area trying to locate the service.

8:26:24 PM JE 6-1-2 612 to Jefferson.
8:26:27 PM JE Dispatch 612.
8:26:33 PM JE 6-1-2 We'll be out in the area trying to locate the service.
8:26:38 PM JE Dispatch Reset.
4
Black River 6-1-2 arrives on outdoor fire 8:28:14 PM

Black River 6-1-2 on scene.

8:28:14 PM JE 6-1-2 6 10, be on scene now.
8:28:17 PM JE Dispatch Copy. 2028.
5
Homeowner puts out Black River outdoor fire 8:34:01 PM

Homeowner extinguishing outdoor fire. Black River Engine 6-1-2 clearing scene.

8:33:37 PM JE 6-1-2 Laker, command service.
8:33:42 PM JE Dispatch Go ahead.
8:33:53 PM JE Dispatch Black River command. Go ahead.
8:33:54 PM JE 6-1-2 Engine, Jefferson.
8:33:56 PM JE Dispatch Go ahead.
8:34:01 PM JE 6-1-2 The homeowner's extinguishing. The fire will be cleared available.
8:34:05 PM JE Dispatch Received 20 30 4.
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