Explosion heard in abandoned car near 37th St NW, Inwood FL
Fire & ArsonAn explosion occurred in an abandoned vehicle near 37th St NW. Law enforcement and fire crews responded. Mortars were found on the vehicle's engine but had not ignited. No fire or smoke was reported at the scene. The incident may involve attempted arson, and an exclusion area was established for safety.
Audio|Source: Polk County Fire Rescue, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Sorry, if I propose with caution of law enforcement indicated, this was in a baby vehicle that exploded, we're unsure that it was an explosive device or some sort of vehicle mount function.
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All right. I'm sorry.
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Very nice, respond.
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We're responding for an explosion in a car at Avenue and Northwest near 37th St NW.
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It's going to be considered an abandoned vehicle, law enforcement on scene.
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They're advised the explosion came from the vehicle, but no fire at this time, 845.
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Okay,
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the engine one.
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Hey, City, engine one.
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Yes, ma'am, you can show us how to service training.
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Copy at 845.5.
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The time 420 decides.
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The time 420.
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You can clear engine 421 from the call.
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Did Tico give a ETA?
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Stand back.
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Thank you. Okay.
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Okay.
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...Nahaven squad 1-118 Italian 1.
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Minute 29 for traffic accident at 1-330 Avenue Gives and Gulf, southeast, select.
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78049
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Thank you.
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After speaking with SL, they say that they were around the corner of heard an explosion when they arrived on the scene.
02:01
I thought it was blown off of it.
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Upon further inspection, it does look like there are some mortars on the engine that have not ignited yet.
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Here there may be an arson.
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They've been trying to burn a vehicle.
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They have no fire, no smoke at this time.
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I have a copy.
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Yes, we just set up the exclusion area around the vehicle.
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Community and K loan force and they can follow up as they see fit.
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You agree?
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Location mentioned:
37th St NW, Inwood, FL 33881
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