Car engulfed in fire near South Main St, Woonsocket RI
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a possible vehicle fire was reported near South Main Street in Woonsocket. The vehicle appeared to be fully engulfed while on the roadside. Fire units were notified and en route. Nearby traffic was being managed until fire personnel arrived.
Audio|Heard on: Providence RI Public Works Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Somebody might want to call the fire department.
00:02
There's a car on fire near South Main.
00:05
It's literally on fire.
00:07
What's the address?
00:12
It's, I think it might be near 600 and a couple houses back.
00:18
Like four houses back from near 600.
00:21
Oh, it smells too.
00:22
It's on fire.
00:23
I don't even think the guy knows.
00:25
Thank you for contacting Woonsocket.
00:28
Hey (name withheld), but don't let cars drive by if you can.
00:30
If you can block that lane from going near the car.
00:34
What's going on?
00:36
Throw some snow on it.
00:39
No, this vehicle is fully engulfed.
00:41
It's engulfed.
00:43
It's been sitting on the side of the street all morning.
00:46
All of a sudden I went by and things are on fire.
00:49
(name withheld), is it on the street or in the person's driveway?
00:55
Oh, straight down the street.
00:56
It's on a breakdown lane.
00:59
Fire's on their way.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
S Main St, Woonsocket, RI 02895
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