Accidental vehicle fire caused by battery terminal screw, Norfolk VA
Fire & ArsonA vehicle fire occurred near Kirby Crescent. The fire started in the engine compartment due to a screw placed on the positive battery terminal. Investigation determined the fire was accidental and not arson.
Audio|Source: Norfolk City Fire and EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
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We don't see another vehicle fire at near Kirby Crescent.
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The fire is out, started in the engine compartment, most likely called electrical.
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However,
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upon further investigation, I've noticed a screw, like a sheetrock screw attached to the positive terminal of the battery.
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And everything that she's explaining to me is, it was electrical.
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However, she stated that her father put this screw in this terminal and this is the most likely cause.
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called this fire.
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I didn't know if you need to come back in the pictures or what, but it's clearly abnormal.
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Does it look to be accidental because of the screw, though, and not arson?
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Sorry, stand by, Firemore.
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Firemore still in attack.
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Copy that. Go ahead.
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Digital Lever, it's clear.
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Okay, another party showed up and it gave me more information to just for the reason why the screw was in there.
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Clearly accidental.
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I'll be able to handle it from here.
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Location mentioned:
Kirby Crescent, Norfolk, VA 23505
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