Pickup truck towing camper catches fire near Burkemont Ave, Morganton NC


A pickup truck towing a camper caught fire near the exit 103 on Burkemont Avenue, producing heavy smoke and requiring traffic control in the area.
Audio|Source: Burke County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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174 fire 57[3] traffic control in the area the exit 103[1] of Vermont Avenue vehicle fire
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station 74 57[3] traffic control in the area the 103[1] in Burkmont Avenue vehicle fire come out of Lone 11-11
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155 Go ahead.
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We have a 911[2] hang up in the area of US 64 Fairview Avenue.
00:16
We did make contact back with the caller.
00:18
They were trying to get troopers, ETA for a motor vehicle accident.
00:22
We transferred them back over there to 104 to 102.
00:25
74 engine two en route.
00:27
So. So. If I've got heavy smoke show once in all of ice here just a second.
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Thanks, Terry.
00:32
I've exit 103[1]. Caller if I're on the e-ounce.
00:34
So, Ford F-250, pulling a camper is on fire.
00:37
Highly control, advise the on ramp.
00:39
They're advising a pickup truck pulling a camper on fire.
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The city units are advising heavy smoke in the area.
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We've given the city units tact two, tack two.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
103: Highway Exit
[2]
911: Emergency Call
[3]
57: Traffic Control
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Location mentioned:
Near Burkemont Ave, Morganton, NC 28655
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