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Overheated taxi prompts fire response near 57th St

Heard on: New York City NY Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Ten four, lot of four, box 915 at the intersection of West 57th Street and Eighth Avenue for a car fire.
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W 57th St & 8th Ave, New York, NY 10107
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to reports of a vehicle fire at West 57th Street and 8th Avenue. The situation was later identified as an overheated taxi emitting smoke from the radiator, with no active fire discovered. Crews investigated and confirmed the area was safe before clearing the scene.

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