Fire crews investigate dumpster blaze near TJ Maxx, Lincoln NE
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a dumpster fire behind a TJ Maxx store near West O Street. A delivery driver reported noticing smoke and then flames but did not see anyone nearby. Fire inspectors assessed the scene and considered the fire likely accidental, with no signs of intentional ignition reported.
Audio|Heard on: Lincoln Police and Fire, Lancaster County Sheriff
Listen to dispatch call
01:22
Transcript:
00:00
Hey (name withheld), this is Garth on Engine Nine.
00:02
We had a dumpster fire behind the TJ Maxx off West O Street.
00:08
I was just asking if you'd need to come out here and check it out.
00:12
I just wanted to verify.
00:17
Considering the time of day, I spoke with one of the chiefs about it.
00:21
It’s probably not likely that it was intentional.
00:23
Has anyone mentioned seeing someone messing around or anything unusual nearby? Anything that might need to be checked further?
00:38
No, a delivery driver had made a delivery.
00:43
He said he saw it smoking, went inside to finish his delivery, and came back to find it on fire.
00:47
He didn’t see anyone else around it.
00:54
I don’t think I’ll need you out here.
00:58
But if you want me there, that’s up to you.
01:01
Right now, they’re saying I need to be out in a field.
01:06
A car went off the road.
01:10
It’s a white Ford F-150.
01:12
Clear, I think we’re good here.
01:13
No one said they saw anything.
01:15
Just wanted to check in, appreciate it.
01:19
Near North 50th Street.
01:20
Thanks for checking in.
01:22
Thank you. End of call.
Disclaimer:
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:
N 48th St, Lincoln, NE 68504
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