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Man burned in apparent arson near Nicholas and 20th

Heard on: Omaha Fire (TAC3)
02:38
00:00
Med Five Engine Five,
audio iconFire & Arson
Nicholas St & 20th St, Omaha, NE 68102
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to an apparent arson at a homeless encampment near Nicholas Street and 20th Street in Omaha. A male individual was reportedly doused with gasoline and set on fire. The patient was transported to a local medical center, and a suspect was taken into custody by police. Fire investigators from the Fire Investigation Unit were requested to assist at the scene.

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