Fire reported near Roy St and W Franklin Blvd, Gastonia NC
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a reported fire near Roy Street and West Franklin Boulevard in Gastonia. The call, believed to be the fifth such incident, came from a nearby operations desk. Radio traffic suggested the fire might have been started by unhoused individuals to stay warm, and several vehicles were observed in the vicinity where they typically are not found. The report remains under investigation.
Audio|Heard on: Gaston County Police/Fire/EMS - Primary Channel
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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What do you have for AC 1?
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A fifth fire near West Franklin Boulevard and Roy Street.
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It was called in by the flight desk.
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It's near the Smith Substation.
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There are unhoused individuals in the area. They may have set up a fire in the woods to keep warm.
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There are also several cars in the area that should not be there.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Roy St & W Franklin Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28052
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