Loud booms reported, possibly fireworks in Charlottesville


A caller reported hearing loud booms in Charlottesville. Initially thought to be gunshots, they are now believed to be fireworks. No signs of fire were found.
Audio|Source: Charlottesville, Albemarle, and UVA Police
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Transcript:
For a party to be suspicious in the area of (name withheld). (name withheld). In caller's advising, there's been intermittent booms in the area. The first was heard two hours ago to last was heard three, four minutes ago. Now, caller initially thought they were a bunch of shots. They are now believing that they are fireworks. There were crackling sounds heard as well, no signs of fire. Possibly from the area of (name withheld) or (name withheld), caller does not need contact.
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Location mentioned:
McIntire Rd & Perry Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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