Heavy smoke prompts closure near I-40 and US-287, Amarillo TX
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, responding units reported heavy smoke near the intersection of I-40 and US-287 in Amarillo. They were asked to close part of the highway until transportation officials arrived to assist. Additional support units were requested at the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Potter TX Law Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
00:00
If we can, we're trying to work our way back.
00:02
A lot of smoke out here.
00:04
DPS has advised we need to shut 287 off at the I-40 split.
00:09
We're trying to get back to it.
00:11
You can send us a couple other units to help out.
00:13
TxDOT gets here.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
I-40 & US-287, Amarillo, TX 79109
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