Vehicle fire reported on Interstate 40 in Hickory, Hickory NC
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a vehicle fire on Interstate 40 near mile marker 130 in Hickory, North Carolina. All occupants safely exited the vehicle before fire units arrived, including Engine 5 from Hickory.
Audio|Heard on: Catawba NC Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Station 15, vehicle fire.
00:02
It's going to be at mile marker 130 eastbound on I-40.
00:04
130 at the east half 40.
00:07
Time out is going to be 0317.
00:08
Caller stated that the vehicle is on fire.
00:11
Per the caller, all occupants are out of the vehicle.
00:15
120, do you expect?
00:18
Right, Central.
00:20
120 Central on dispatch, go ahead.
00:23
I just talked to Rescue on TAC 4, disregard.
00:28
Copy that.
00:29
Fire Central,
00:30
Catawba units responding to the vehicle fire on 40.
00:34
We believe Engine 5 from Hickory is on the scene advising working fire.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
I-40, Hickory, NC
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