Train with wheels ablaze sparks concern near Atwood, CO, Atwood CO
Fire & ArsonA BNSF train traveling east near Merino had wheels on fire, which triggered concerns over hazardous conditions and potential grass fires between Merino and Atwood. The train has stopped and BNSF has been notified.
Audio|Source: Logan County Sheriff, Fire, and EMS, Sheriff, Sterling Police, State Patrol
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Transcript:
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The 14 RV says that there is a BNSF train that has wheels on fire.
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I don't know how fast it is moving.
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The train is going east.
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Laps in the area around Hous City 30 High 6.
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Got a copy.
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If you'll notify BNSF for me, if you haven't already, and then see what they say.
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Is it creating grass fires?
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No, I don't believe so so far.
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We can try and get more information.
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Okay, call BNSF and haven't stopped the train, so they wait.
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It's not a habit.
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Certainly, 14, you might just want to notify the...
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...are.
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...their cans running.
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Good.
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BNSF was aware, it appears that they are stopped now.
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Merino fire,
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possible hazardous conditions between Merino and Atwood.
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No fire, possible hazard between Merino and Atwood.
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Merino fire, a possible hazard between Merino and Atwood.
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RP called in saying that there was a train that had tires on fire.
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BNSF was aware, train has stopped,
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unknown reports of grass fire, but possible conditions due to length of travel.
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Location mentioned:
Atwood, CO 80722
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