Semi truck fire sparks alarm near Maquoketa Dollar Fresh, Maquoketa IA
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Fire & ArsonA semi truck caught fire near the Dollar Fresh in Maquoketa, flames engulfing the cab. Crews quickly responded and secured the scene to prevent further danger.
Audio|Heard on: Maquoketa Area Public Safety
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02:7
Transcript:
00:00
63, they're about 150 to 200 feet from the pumps.
00:04
It's going to be a semi.
00:06
It's the engine compartment, hasn't made it to the cab yet.
00:15
Sounds like it's going to be on the north side Dollar Fresh.
00:17
I just called it in also.
00:22
If I could do it, I can do it.
00:27
10 4. Nothing else? Block traffic.
00:34
All of 72, do you need additional units?
00:39
I don't think so, too.
00:40
It's up to you.
00:43
Copy. That's that way.
00:49
Lobster 23.
00:54
Check, Bluffener.
00:58
23, 41, 21, 42.
01:01
10-4[1]. Boxer 653, I'm going to be 23.
01:09
It's actually on the road behind the truck up there.
01:19
10-4[1].
01:25
From here it appears to be all the way in the cab.
01:28
I'm just going to block off this corner from the way comes down.
01:35
There is nobody occupying it, Chris.
01:40
That is our understanding also.
01:42
I'm going to be out here.
01:52
And there is another summit sitting right in front of it, and it's starting to get a lot more flame coming on.
01:59
We've got two o'em and out.
02:06
63 last on.
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10-4: Acknowledgment (Message received / OK)
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Location mentioned:
W Carlisle St, Maquoketa, IA 52060
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