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Apartment fire near South Park closes Badger RoadMadison WI

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audio iconFire & Arson
S Park St & W Badger Rd, Madison, WI 53713

As discussed during the dispatch call, an apartment fire near South Park and the South Transfer Point led to the closure of Badger Road in Madison, Wisconsin. Police assisted with traffic control and rerouting while firefighters responded to the scene.

Audio|Heard on: Dane WI Transportation Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
00:48
Transcript:
00:00
I just want to let you know Badger Road is closed because there is a fire.
00:06
So the police gave me change to back up,
00:11
but I need to turn around by South Park.
00:16
10 and 4,
00:18
Which way are you facing right now? Are you still facing towards Fish Hatchery?
00:24
Yeah, it's in the corner almost by the South Transfer Point.
00:29
The apartments near South Park are on fire.
00:36
So the police closed the street.
00:40
Okay, so the police are helping me to turn,
00:44
they are helping me.
00:46
So I'm going to turn around.

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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 Park St & W Badger Rd, Madison, WI 53713

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Incident Timeline

  1. Final route confirmation
  2. Caller instructed to wait in parking lot
  3. Warming bus dispatched
  4. Alternate route guidance provided
  5. Confirmation of road block and 911 involvement
  6. Police assist with rerouting
  7. Apartments near South Park on fire
  8. Road closure reported due to fire

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