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False alarm vehicle fire at 15th and Colfax, Gary IN

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W 15th Ave & Colfax St, Gary, IN 46406

Fire crews responded to a report of a vehicle fire near 15th Ave and Colfax St. On arrival, no fire was visible from any side of the single-story home. The homeowner was outside. After a full check, it was found that the incident may have been caused by burning food, not an active fire.

Audio|Source: NWI FIRE
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Transcript:
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8652 for a vehicle fire, that me, 15th in Colax.
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8652 for a vehicle fire, 15th in Colfax.
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1212. 1212. 12 is on scene.
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12 is going to have command.
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I got nothing showing from three sides.
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Single family, medium size.
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Single story building. Homeowner appears to be out front.
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I'm going to do a 360 and get traffic with the homeowner.
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Clear, on team, nothing shown from three sides, single million family residents, homeowner outside.
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You're going to do 316 and they give it homeowner.
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Okay. Go ahead.
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360 is complete.
00:27
Talking with the homeowner, it seems like your parents on food, we're just trying to medicate it.
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What?

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W 15th Ave & Colfax St, Gary, IN 46406
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