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Fire crew inspects energized rail section near WMATA

Heard on: WMATA MetroRail
02:42
00:00
All right, unit 1400 at this time.
audio iconFire & Arson
WMATA, Washington, DC 20012
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel coordinated to enter a restricted area at WMATA in Washington, D.C., after reports of an active fire and an energized rail section. Unit 1400 received clearance to proceed with caution in a controlled operational zone. The communication indicated that the area was likely involved in a fire response and possibly related to maintenance or electrical hazards on the rail line.

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