Vehicle reported on fire on Route 68 was overheated, Hardin County OH


A vehicle was reported to be on fire while driving southbound on Route 68 near South Flight 6. After follow-up, it was determined the vehicle likely overheated and arrived home safely.
Audio|Source: Hardin County Sheriff and Ohio State Patrol
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Transcript:
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I have a kind of a weird one, but could you 3-5-68 going north down towards Dunkirk? We just had a 911 call from somebody that was frantic at South Flight 6 saying there was a vehicle driving southbound on 68 that was on fire.
00:22
However, we've only had one call on this, and I don't have an updated location.
00:26
Also our RP disconnected and we can't get her back on the phone.
00:30
You can't get her back on the phone.
00:31
You can't. Okay.
00:32
You can put it clear that call.
00:34
I am going to be on the air. I do have to go get my partner.
00:36
That's clear. ...old a hard in 24.
00:37
Good.
00:38
24. I believe you can disregard that.
00:40
We were able to get the RP back on the phone.
00:42
I have a feeling it was just a vehicle that overheated and made at home.
00:45
You're clear.
00:46
Thank you.
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US-68, Ohio
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