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Man reports catching fire near Bridgeport Baptist Church

Heard on: Burke County Public Safety
03:34
00:00
Six two Burke.
audio iconFire & Arson
US-70, Valdese, NC 28690
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded near a church on US 70 in Valdese after a man reportedly woke to find himself on fire from a nearby campfire. Law enforcement and EMS arrived, and the individual later declined medical treatment.

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