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Smoke reported from car hood is overheated radiator, Brambleton VA

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Malachite Terrace, Brambleton, VA 20148

As discussed during the dispatch call, smoke was seen coming from the hood of a vehicle near Malachite Terrace and White Istas Drive. Emergency responders found that the smoke was caused by an overheated radiator with no actual fire present.

Audio|Heard on: Loudoun VA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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01:13
Transcript:
00:00
Paramedic engine 609 , medic 609 Charlie responding.
00:03
Six Bravo box 6921 for a vehicle fire in the area of Malachite Terrace, White Istas Drive?
00:14
Caller advised can see smoke coming from the hood of the car.
00:19
Fourteen 39 .
00:22
Loudoun from Engine 619, Company Nineteen units around the scene.
00:27
Alpha Bravo corner by a water one-story commercial building does appear to be evacuated.
00:33
Normal conditions from the exterior.
00:34
We've got rescue.
00:37
Fourteen 40 .
00:39
Standby.
00:47
Ambulance 625 Bravo, advance engine 618 responding.
00:50
6 Bravo box 61100,
00:52
this is the sheriff's office.
00:54
Taco Bell Sterling 2222288 South Sterling Boulevard.
01:01
Check out for taser deployment 1440.
01:05
Paramedic engine 609, go ahead.
01:09
We're on scene.
01:10
Appears to be an overheated radiator.
01:12
No fire and no smoke.

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Location mentioned:
Malachite Terrace, Brambleton, VA 20148

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