Vehicle fire on highway causes minor burn to driver, Tallapoosa County AL


A vehicle caught fire on Highway 49 South near Washington Boulevard. The fire was off the road and visible flames were seen. No one was inside the vehicle. The driver got a minor burn on the hand but refused medical help. Firefighters and state troopers were informed.
Audio|Source: Tallapoosa County and Alexander City Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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I say real-time fire, real-time fire, need units on Highway 49 South, just south of Washington Boulevard, Highway 49 south of Washington Boulevard, have a vehicle fire, color vise, it is out of the roadway, there are visible flames, no one inside the vehicle.
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The caller himself has a minor burn, decline in MS.
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On Highway 49 south, south of Washington Boulevard.
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21. 10-4[2]. I want to be following Mr.
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Patrick to his frontland somewhere on Pearson Road.
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I'll let you know an exact 10-20[3] when we arrive believes he has a stolen vehicle on his property.
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10-4[2]. 10-4[2]. That's nice.
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3.43. Show me 84 to that 72 residents that I was on 21 with.
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10.4. Forty-five.
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Forty-five.
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245. 2145.
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27. 27.
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Just be advised only.
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I paged out Real Town Fire in reference to a 1070[1] vehicle fire Highway 49 South before the Macon County line.
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I've already notified State Trooper.
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Nobody's in the vehicle.
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The driver sustained minor burns to his hand declined 1052.
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Just be advised only.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
1070: Vehicle Fire
[2]
10-4: Acknowledgement
[3]
10-20: Location
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Location mentioned:
AL-49, Alabama
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