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Fire alarm reported near Startown Valley Boulevard, Hickory NC

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audio iconFire & Arson
Startown Rd, Hickory, NC 28602

As discussed during the dispatch call, a first alarm fire alert was reported near Startown Valley Boulevard Southeast in Hickory. Emergency services responded to the area to investigate the report.

Audio|Heard on: Catawba NC Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
First alarm, 1020 above area near Startown Valley Boulevard Southeast.
00:06
Junkyard front.

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Location mentioned:
Startown Rd, Hickory, NC 28602

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