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Brush/Outdoor Fire

Outdoor Brush Fire Reported

City of Watertown Fire responding to report of outdoor burn visible from Public Safety Building on Portage Street near railroad tracks.

Closed Apr 27, 2026 u{005887} 9:07 AM City of Watertown Fire
Portage Street near railroad tracks, Watertown, NY · Near railroad tracks

Incident Report

City of Watertown Fire Department units responded to a reported outdoor brush fire on Portage Street near the railroad tracks in Watertown, New York, according to dispatch radio traffic. The incident was called in around 9:07 a.m. after the fire was spotted from the Public Safety Building, with Engine 1 dispatched to the scene.

Responders reported a small outdoor fire at approximately 9:11 a.m., according to radio updates. No additional agencies or mutual aid were requested, and there were no reported escalations during the 15-minute response.

Engine 1 confirmed the brush fire extinguished around 9:22 a.m. and returned to service, clearing the incident.

Dispatch Audio

Initial 9:07:22 AM

Outdoor Brush Fire Reported

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City fire engine one, just on a Portage Street. The railroad tracks or outdoor burns can be seen from the public safety building. Reviewing city fire top from engine one on Portage Street near the railroad tracks for an outdoor burn can be seen from the PSB. Ready to.

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Incident Timeline (3 events)

1
Outdoor Brush Fire Reported 9:07:22 AM

City of Watertown Fire responding to report of outdoor burn visible from Public Safety Building on Portage Street near railroad tracks.

City fire engine one, just on a Portage Street. The railroad tracks or outdoor burns can be seen from the public safety building. Reviewing city fire top from engine one on Portage Street near the railroad tracks for an outdoor burn can be seen from the PSB. Ready to.
2
Small outdoor fire confirmed 9:11:10 AM

Engine 1 reports small outdoor fire.

9:11:10 AM Unit Engine one seventeen, small outdoor fire.
9:11:12 AM JE Dispatch Copy, engine 1911.
3
Brush fire out, Engine 1 available 9:22:31 AM

Engine 1 reports fire extinguished and back in service.

9:22:19 AM Unit Dispatch, engine one.
9:22:22 AM JE Dispatch 91.
9:22:31 AM Unit Fire has been extinguished. I joined back in service.
9:22:33 AM JE Dispatch Copy. 922.
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