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Smoking backpack with wires dropped at intersectionDunbar WV

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Charles Ave & 16th St, Dunbar, WV 25064

A man at the intersection of Charles Avenue and 16th Street had a backpack that began to smoke. He dropped the backpack, revealing wires inside, then left the scene. Responders are checking if he is still nearby.

Audio|Source: Kanawha County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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This is activity, Charles Avenue.
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13. It's going to be at the intersection of Charles Avenue and 16th Street.
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Called was a passerby, so he saw a male wearing tan shorts and a backpack.
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He said his backpack started smoking.
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He threw it down.
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A bunch of wires came out.
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He left the area, not sure if he is still there.
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If he's moved on.
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He'll be in the area.
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Copy in the area, 1426.

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Location mentioned:
Charles Ave & 16th St, Dunbar, WV 25064
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