Recovered File • 003
The Fire Watch Signal
A transmission linked to a remote fire watch tower deep in Pine Hollow.
CASE SUMMARY
FILE: 003
TITLE: The Fire Watch Signal
LOCATION: Black Ridge Fire Tower
DATE: August 17, 1995
STATUS: VERIFIED
CLASSIFICATION: OPEN
SUMMARY
Three days after the Pine Hollow incident, a radio transmission was detected by emergency monitoring
equipment near Black Ridge Fire Tower.
The signal appeared on multiple frequencies simultaneously and remained
active for approximately six minutes.
Records indicate the tower had been abandoned since 1987.
The transmission
repeatedly referenced a structure known only as "The Watch."
No known location matching that description has been identified.
The source remains unknown.
RECOVERED ITEMS
• Emergency Radio Recording
• Fire Tower Photographs
• Maintenance Logbook
• Witness Statement
• Archivist Notes
CASE STATUS
Evidence supports the occurrence of the broadcast.
The origin of the signal remains unknown.
Further investigation recommended.
RECOVERED TRANSCRIPT
Source: Black Ridge Fire Tower
Frequency: Multiple Frequencies
Time Logged: 02:14 HRS
Status: VERIFIED
[BEGIN TRANSCRIPT]
02:14 HRS
[STATIC]
UNKNOWN MALE VOICE:
"The Watch is awake."
[STATIC]
02:15 HRS
UNKNOWN MALE VOICE:
"The lights below have seen it."
[STATIC]
02:16 HRS
UNIDENTIFIED DISPATCHER:
"Can anyone identify this source?"
[STATIC]
02:17 HRS
UNKNOWN MALE VOICE:
"Do not climb the tower."
[STATIC]
02:18 HRS
UNKNOWN MALE VOICE:
"It is looking back."
[HEAVY INTERFERENCE]
02:20 HRS
UNKNOWN MALE VOICE:
"If the light reaches you..."
[pause]
"...turn away."
[TRANSMISSION LOST]
[END TRANSCRIPT]
ARCHIVIST NOTE — BRAINZ
The transmission was discovered during a review of archived emergency communications.
Black Ridge Fire Tower officially ceased operation in 1987.
No electrical service has existed at the site for over eight years.
Multiple recordings captured the same message simultaneously.
The phrase "The Watch" has not appeared in any public records.
Further review recommended.
-B
RECOVERED EVIDENCE
Evidence Item A
Photograph of Black Ridge Fire Tower taken the night of the transmission.
Evidence Item B
Signal logs showing simultaneous activity across multiple frequencies.
Evidence Item C
Maintenance records confirming the tower had been abandoned since 1987.
RELATED FILES
Continue Investigation
FILE 001
The Campground Broadcast
A late-night transmission, seven witnesses, and a signal that should never have existed. The source was never identified.
FILE 002
The Ranger Station Tape
Audio recovered from an abandoned ranger outpost.
FILE 004
The Fire Watch Signal
A transmission linked to a missing fire lookout tower.
Ready When You Are
The Archives Are Open.
Explore horror puzzles, hidden clues, haunted broadcasts and mysterious mail delivered to your door.