Vehicle fire reported on interstate 81 southbound, Botetourt County VA
Fire & ArsonA vehicle described as a red Jeep or Hummer caught fire on Interstate 81 southbound near mile marker 165. Multiple 911 calls were made, but no one was seen near the vehicle. Fire, EMS, and state police units responded to the scene.
Audio|Source: Botetourt Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Company 3, medics respond, Thursday, 81 southbound at the 165 vehicle fire, attack 5.
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For repeating, Company 3, Medic 3, respond, Interstate 81, 81 southbound near mile marker 165 vehicle fire, 1438[1].
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All right, Tom, Medic 3.
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Medic 3,
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go ahead.
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We'll be responding.
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Responding tax high 1439[2].
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By the tide, engine three.
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Engine three.
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Responding with four.
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Responding, tax off please.
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You've been around Interstate 81 southbound.
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We've received several calls.
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These are going to be near the 165 mile marker or the 164 over 6.
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Red and colored Jeep or Hummer on fire.
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Multiple callers did not see anybody out with it.
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State police has also been involved.
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Vangel 3, Lieutenant 3.
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Good. I see it on the camera.
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There's nothing showing.
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I got the hood up on. I understand.
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I just saw the same thing.
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Thank you.
Police codes explained
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1438: Incident number/time reference
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1439: Incident number/time reference
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