Dump truck catches fire near Menchaca Rd, Austin TX
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible vehicle fire involving a dump truck near Menchaca Road in Austin, Texas. Austin Energy and additional fire units were called to assist with water supply. The fire appeared to be located outside the vehicle, and no structural involvement was mentioned.
Audio|Heard on: Travis TX Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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00:56
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 20 is dispatched. Dispatch, we're just hearing this is a dump truck on fire.
00:03
If you need any additional units, please let us know.
00:07
Yeah, dispatch,
00:08
We just arrived on scene.
00:11
Give me Austin Energy and another engine for water supply.
00:14
It's an exterior fire; it's a dump truck on fire.
00:18
Engine two, all systems normal.
00:19
Received.
00:22
Yeah, dispatch, we just arrived on scene.
00:26
Get me off area and another engine for water supply.
00:29
It's an exterior fire; it's a dump truck on fire.
00:34
Engine two, all systems normal.
00:37
Received, we'll be down in just a second.
00:41
Engine 27 called in.
00:46
Engine 20, you've got Engine 27 headed your way.
00:48
Your way also according to CAD, it looks like there is a hydrant right in front of near Menchaca Rd.
00:56
Right, dispatch.
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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:
Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745
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