Disclaimer
Information CrimeRadar provides is made available solely to protect the public. Using this information to harass, threaten, or harm anyone is prohibited. Information is provided by third parties and may have errors. We cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information. Location data may not be 100% accurate. Use extreme care and always verify information through official sources and exercise caution and judgment when using CrimeRadar. By clicking continue, I agree I have read and understand the above and agree to these terms and conditions.

Vehicle fully engulfed in flames at local intersectionGriffith IN

audio iconFire & Arson
E Ridge Rd & Norwood Dr, Griffith, IN 46319

A vehicle caught fire and was completely engulfed in flames at the intersection near East Ridge Road and Norwood Drive in Griffith, Indiana. Fire units responded to extinguish the blaze. There were no reported exposures to nearby buildings or vehicles.

Audio|Source: Hobart Area Public Safety
04:35
Transcript:
00:00
Vehicle fire, East Ridge Road and Norwood Drive, Griffith Station 31, timeout, (number withheld) hours.
00:10
Vehicle fire.
00:13
That's clear.
00:19
Copy.
00:25
Tom, Sir 31, are you with that vehicle yet?
00:31
I'll be with him in a second.
00:33
You can disregard.
00:34
I'll get my right.
00:39
I'm right behind you.
00:41
You still need to get cast.
00:48
If you can let ISD know, I just got informed by a trucker that there are two skulls semis heading westbound 894 just past the Rickley overcast or blocking highway.
01:03
Okay.
01:07
(number withheld), I just seen a unit get on I-80.
01:16
County, Paul (number withheld).
01:21
County (number withheld).
01:28
If you can please let Cropway know, I made multiple attempts to make contact with their registered owner, with no answer at the door.
01:36
You may show me to any.
01:38
Okay, happy.
01:44
What's a file driver? Nobody's got to get to move out of there.
01:47
Lusco is not going to get around him.
01:51
Yeah, I don't know what he's doing.
01:58
They're able to make contact on Rustic Lane.
02:02
Fire.
02:09
Central 3102 will be en route to the vehicle fire.
02:14
I copy 3102 East Ridge Road and Norwood Drive, East Ridge Road and Norwood Drive.
02:25
County Town (number withheld).
02:30
Go ahead, send again.
02:36
I would give in this mail, Chris, you're right.
02:40
I'll advise the address once we get there.
02:46
104 is sent in.
02:50
Com 631 is the act on 104.
02:51
Com 631 is the act on 104.
03:00
Yeah, I'm 24.
03:01
You can disappear.
03:05
Alright, I'm behind you, behind the snowflowers, I'm off.
03:12
County 544, I be 108.
03:15
Time for.
03:19
1.02.
03:25
Go ahead.
03:28
Just be advised per PDM seeing the vehicle is fully engulfed.
03:36
If you want to let Crown Point know, they said they are unaware about where he's at, and he's not at this residency.
03:48
Okay.
03:51
Control over 177.
03:59
My 77.
04:02
We have one meal, J1,
04:04
transporting to Over City Jail for SSPs.
04:13
Central 3113 in route, crew of four.
04:17
Copy 3113, showing you in route, crew of four.
04:25
3102 is going to be on the scene.
04:27
We do have one vehicle,
04:32
heavy fire load,
04:35
no exposures.

Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.

Location mentioned:
E Ridge Rd & Norwood Dr, Griffith, IN 46319

This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.

Correct
Incorrect

Recent Fire & Arson Incidents in Griffith, IN

Explore the crime map for more.