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Truck and trailer fire investigated as possible arson, Parkersburg WV

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audio iconFire & Arson
Gateman Dr, Parkersburg, WV 26101

As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a vehicle fire near Gateman Drive in Parkersburg. A truck and trailer were on fire close to other vehicles. Law enforcement was also dispatched, and the incident is being investigated as possible arson.

Audio|Heard on: Parkersburg and Vienna Public Safety, West Virginia State Police
Listen to dispatch call
01:41
Transcript:
00:00
Central Parkersburg stations,
00:02
respond to the area near Gateman Drive.
00:05
That's near Gateman Drive for a vehicle fire.
00:08
Reportedly a truck on fire with trailer close to other vehicles.
00:12
Time of alert 1953.
00:19
(name withheld) Rescue One, (name withheld).
00:24
Fifty-eight.
00:28
A.
00:30
Vehicle fire near Gateman Drive.
00:36
They're advising possible arson.
00:43
Fifty-six.
00:51
Units en route.
00:58
Central County units responding.
01:00
Near Gateman Drive for a vehicle fire, trailer on fire close to other vehicles at the end of Haven Drive.
01:09
Law enforcement also en route.
01:11
This is believed to have possibly been set intentionally.
01:13
We need alert in the area.
01:19
Place status?
01:22
Copy.
01:33
Engine four is on scene.
01:35
Appears we have a semi-trailer, tires and axles on fire.

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Location mentioned:
Gateman Dr, Parkersburg, WV 26101

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