Vehicle fire suspected as driver fled the scene, Pittsburgh PA


Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire near 38th St in Pittsburgh. Witnesses reported that the driver fled the scene. The cause of the fire is unclear, so arson investigation was requested.
Audio|Source: Pittsburgh Fire Dispatch - Channel 1
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Transcript:
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Just both through to you, that's it.
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We've got the fire extinguishers.
00:03
I'm taking up a hot spot phone.
00:06
Copy.
00:14
Just by 38 engine.
00:15
How was this called in?
00:19
38 engine go again?
00:24
The occupant of the vehicle called in or was just called in by a passenger by?
00:29
Affirmative, the initial caller was the driver at the vehicle and then we had three caller calling afterward.
00:41
It's just best 38.
00:44
Kind of for the energy.
00:49
We have no driver on the team.
00:52
Police are saying the witnesses are claiming the driver at the vehicle flip the scene.
00:56
Can you please start arson? We are unable to determine at the vehicle who's in motion or it's not still what I call fire.
01:06
Copy.
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Location mentioned:
38th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
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