Dumpster fire behind University Drive plaza, Mesa AZ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, police and fire units responded to a dumpster fire behind a plaza near West University Drive in Mesa. The fire was contained to the dumpster area, with nearby vehicles and power lines monitored but not damaged. A civilian attempted to extinguish the flames before crews arrived; no injuries or building threats were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Mesa Police Department Central Patrol District
Listen to dispatch call
02:16
Transcript:
00:00
Charlie 24, 5 Charlie 21 and a search and copy of 909 with flames near West University Drive.
00:08
4 Charlie 24.
00:16
M526. It's near West University Drive.
00:20
Fire is en route, requesting police assistance for a dumpster fire.
00:25
There's a vehicle next to the dumpster as well as trees and a power line.
00:29
They're not near the building.
00:30
It's on the northeast corner behind the plaza.
00:35
We'll try to confirm, copy that, sir.
00:43
Two one, I've got six.
00:46
Okay.
00:51
We're on the dumpster fire.
00:54
Yeah, it's going to be northwest corner.
00:57
Sorry, northeast corner.
01:01
Copy.
01:07
Two four four, fire is making scene.
01:11
Copy.
01:15
Falcon, we have a civilian trying to put it out with a fire extinguisher, but that's not going to do it.
01:23
Copy.
01:29
Falcon, there's a car next to it, but it's cold, so it's been there for a while.
01:33
Our stadiums.
01:36
Copy. Just a thing for the dumpster, it's not spreading.
01:41
Copy.
01:46
Four Charlie Twenty Four, copy please.
01:50
Go ahead.
01:52
Arizona Victor Two Adam Zero Seven Edward, it's empty.
01:57
Copy.
02:00
Fire is coming in from University.
02:06
Copy.
02:11
Have that 28 attached.
02:12
It's showing expired and suspended on a Mercedes Benz C.
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:
W University Dr, Mesa, AZ 85201
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