Steam mistaken for vehicle fire on Union Rd, West Seneca NY
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, an officer reported steam from a disabled vehicle near Union Rd in West Seneca. The driver had accidentally spilled washer fluid on a hot engine, causing steam. No fire occurred or fire services were needed.
Audio|Heard on: West Seneca Police CH 1
Listen to dispatch call
01:22
Transcript:
00:00
Nerv, I'm going to be out near Union Rd with New York Reg (number withheld) disabled vehicle.
00:13
Looks like there’s smoke coming from the hood,
00:15
but it is slowing.
00:18
Looks like steam, so I don't think we need a fire unit.
00:21
Let me know if you’re needing anything else.
00:31
Two eight, you're with them.
01:04
All right, you can show me clear.
01:11
That vehicle was just pulled over to refill washer fluid, which spilled on the hot engine, causing steam in the roadway.
01:19
Driver is on the way now.
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Location mentioned:
Union Rd, West Seneca, NY 14224
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