Group sets fire and causes traffic disruption on E Byrd St, Richmond VA
Fire & Arson, TrafficA group of people lit a fire in the middle of the street on East Byrd Street, pouring gasoline to start it. Vehicles were reported doing donuts and blocking traffic, causing reckless driving in the area.
Audio|Source: Richmond City Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Engine 6. Non-emergency response, Burton Violation.
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200 block of South 9th Street.
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Engine 6. Non-emergency response, burden violation.
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200 block of South 9th Street.
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Cross streets are East Canal Street and East Bird Street.
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On tap Channel 2.
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Timeout, 0137.
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This is showing in route for the burn violation[1], 200 block of South Main Street.
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RPD is on scene.
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We're calling advised that a group of persons were lighting something on fire in the middle of the street, pouring gasoline on the call.
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Engine 6, Sean and route, 0139-9-19.
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There is also a report of Reckless Activity in the area of groups of vehicles doing Donuts.
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The RPD is on scene there.
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Reported at East Canal in 9th Street.
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As a 6, you repeat, you paid it out.
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We advise that there is a report of reckless driving[2] in the area at East Canal and South Main Street.
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RPD is on scene of multiple vehicles in the area blocking traffic.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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burn violation: Setting an unauthorized fire in a public area
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reckless driving: Dangerous or hazardous driving behavior
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Location mentioned:
E Byrd St, Richmond, VA
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