Large fire burns underpass near South St in Lincoln, Lincoln NE
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a large fire burning in an underpass near South and 15th Streets in Lincoln. Flames and smoke appeared to affect a nearby sewer system, and a second possible fire was noted eastbound on D Street. Traffic control measures were set up, and responders checked for any individuals potentially staying in the underpass area. No persons were immediately seen on site.
Audio|Heard on: Lincoln Police and Fire, Lancaster County Sheriff
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02:56
Transcript:
00:00
Eighteen fifty-nine, 15th and South.
00:07
Another to start your way.
00:09
All right, (name withheld), so I am already en route.
00:15
Received, thank you.
00:16
Nineteen eighty-four, I just made it down.
00:18
I can see that there is a large fire in the underpass down here.
00:25
Received flames in the underpass.
00:52
I contacted a person down under that passenger bridge last week.
00:59
Make sure that person is still not there.
01:09
I can see an abandoned sleeping bag, no one is down there.
01:29
Show us en route to the location.
01:37
I am going to be blocking all of eastbound traffic in both lanes.
02:24
Eastbound on D Street there is a second fire and possibly another sewage issue.
02:43
There is probably going to be residual smoke in that area due to where the fire was located in the sewer system.
02:54
I will pass it along so we know here in the room.
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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:
S 15th St & South St, Lincoln, NE 68502
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