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Vehicle fire investigated on Route 280 westbound

Heard on: Harrison Metro Area Fire & EMS
01:59
00:00
We just got a notification from Kearny.
audio iconFire & Arson
I-280, Newark, NJ
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire departments from multiple towns responded to a possible vehicle fire on Interstate 280 westbound near Exit 17A in Newark. Crews from Kearny and nearby units checked the area, but no smoke was initially observed. Fire personnel coordinated with dispatch and other responding units to investigate further.

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