Dumpster fire near businesses on East Independence Boulevard, Matthews NC


A dumpster fire broke out near the back of a building on East Independence Boulevard, causing thick smoke. The fire threatened two nearby buildings and was not yet extinguished. Fire responders were on scene addressing the situation.
Audio|Source: Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Fire
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Transcript:
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At the station two fire, outside fire, near East Independence Boulevard, Cross Street, Samnall Road, Windsor Square, Drive, offering all upstate for traffic to out 1906.
00:13
Later,
00:16
we're stuck on the third floor and not in any medical distress.
00:22
No, yes, thank you.
00:31
Engine 39, metagroutine old person, near Old Providence Road.
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Engine 39, metagroutineal person, near Old Providence Road.
00:43
Going through is on the way.
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Go ahead.
00:57
Matthews responding to near East Independence Boulevard, going to be responding for a dumpster that's on fire near the back of the building.
01:05
Callers on scene, reports are cleaner for the building, that the smoke is getting thicker.
01:11
It has not been extinguished.
01:13
It is currently threatening two businesses in the area, correction two buildings in the area.
01:20
Peers of dumpsters are possibly between this address and the comfort end.
01:25
There's also a hydrant at the end of a parking lot for comfort in between the two buildings as well, nothing further.
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Location mentioned:
Near E Independence Blvd, Matthews, NC 28105
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