Deputies investigate possible arson on East Speedway, Tucson AZ
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, deputies and fire investigators responded to a possible arson attempt near East Speedway in Tucson. A person was reportedly seen throwing burning items into a backyard before running away. Authorities noted an odor of accelerant at the scene, and the incident remains under investigation.
Audio|Heard on: Tucson Police East Division
Listen to dispatch call
00:43
Transcript:
00:00
Four hundred and forty-one, I'll go ahead and send you to near East Speedway.
00:06
See if he still has their fire investigator on scene.
00:08
They had a report of a (name withheld) possibly throwing burning items into the backyard of the home intentionally.
00:15
Is there unit eighty-four?
00:18
Run for son, I'll send clearance here shortly in the test.
00:22
And ten four.
00:25
So it was about an hour ago that they saw a (name withheld).
00:28
Person wearing a black top and blue jeans may have been involved and was seen running away eastbound.
00:39
Ten four, TFD, they did detect an odor of an accelerant on scene.
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:
E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85710
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