Kia Optima caught fire in mall parking lot, Rome GA


A Kia Optima caught fire in the parking lot in front of Dunham's at the mall. Flames were seen initially but later only light smoke remained. No one was inside the vehicle at the time.
Audio|Source: Floyd County Police, Fire and EMS
01:14
Transcript:
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Okay, for engine 8.5, your respondent near Martha Berry Hwy, it's at the mall.
00:06
A vehicle is parked in front of Dunham's, parking lot reports no one inside.
00:11
It's a Kia Optima.
00:13
They saw flames coming from the car, it was on fire.
00:16
We'll make a quick turnaround with this one, she'll probably go out front.
00:20
We'll be 108 here, probably 5 to 10.
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15.
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15. Indunate. 17 just back.
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13.5. 13.5 at Red.
00:26
You have to route to Wade Street.
00:28
The caller is known by them; this may be domestic related.
00:31
One female may possibly have a taser.
00:33
Car 34 dispatch, I'm going to be out at the mall.
00:36
Vehicle,
00:37
light smoke shell, and no flames at this time.
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Location mentioned:
Near Martha Berry Hwy, Rome, GA 30165
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