Possible explosion sounds near Brightleaf Flea Market, Smithfield NC
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units in Smithfield responded to multiple reports of explosion-like sounds near the Brightleaf Flea Market and Brogden Road. Crews searched the surrounding area for signs of smoke or fire but did not locate anything initially. The source of the sounds was not confirmed at the time of radio traffic.
Audio|Heard on: Johnston NC Multi-Tac Group Calls
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01:8
Transcript:
00:00
Do you have any update from PD so far? I'm out at the flea market area now.
00:05
Negative, they're in the area.
00:06
Have us been unable to locate anything?
00:10
Was the actual address from the actual caller?
00:15
So far, the caller was at the Brightleaf Flea Market.
00:17
It sounded like it was coming from the Brogden Road direction.
00:23
Stopped. Smithfield. We'll be in the area attempting to locate car three.
00:28
We've driven all the way down south front leads with ball pit.
00:32
We're going to circle back to Brogden Road.
00:35
We've had calls saying they could hear and feel an explosion near Brock.
00:44
Okay, I'll check in around the flea market.
00:48
See if I can maybe make contact with caller.
00:52
Engine two to engine four, where do you want us to head to?
00:57
Just stay in town.
00:59
We're going right down Stockton Road a little bit.
01:02
Check out anything, see if there is any smoke or fire from these explosions and clear up.
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Location mentioned:
S Brightleaf Blvd, Smithfield, NC 27577
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