be on the scene

"The smoke from the fire has reduced considerably, but we still expect to be on the scene most of today," the spokesperson added.

There was “extensive damage and some parts of the structure have collapsed,” he said, adding that he expects his crews “to be on the scene for some time.”

In an earlier era, viewers generally saw the aftermath of a news event unless television cameras happened to be on the scene.

If you happen to be on the scene, officers will speak to you about what happened and what you want to do next.

They expected to be on the scene for at least three to four days.