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Fire crews contain truck blaze on US 290

Heard on: Travis TX Law Dispatch Group Calls
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Can I get fire dispatched south to the (number withheld) block of US 290 for a possible vehicle fire? Got heavy smoke coming out of an 18-wheeler.
audio iconFire & Arson
US-290, Austin, TX 78737
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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to reports of a possible vehicle fire involving an 18-wheeler on the 11800 block of US 290 near Austin. Heavy smoke was seen before crews arrived. The situation was later reported contained and the call was cancelled.

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