Fireworks mistaken for explosion near Wimberg and Kratzville, Evansville IN


A loud noise initially reported as a possible gunshot or explosion near Wimberg and Kratzville was investigated. After speaking with witnesses near Kratzville Rd and Wimberg Rd, it was determined the sound likely came from fireworks at a nearby trailer court.
Audio|Source: Vanderburgh County Police, Fire, and EMS
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Transcript:
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Investigation, Wimberg and Kratzville.
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Lain DG 210.
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Vicious circumstances priority, Wimberg and Kratzville.
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The reporter heard would sound like a gun shot or an explosion and didn't hear anything else.
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Wimberg and Kratzville, EFU is also responding.
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2-2, clear.
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1-20, play.
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Andrew Tenter out.
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Clear.
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Caller advised they heard a loud, boom, or anything else.
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No for Wimberg.
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One is this available?
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I talked to some people outside at near Kratzville Rd and Wimberg Rd, they said they thought it was fireworks coming from the trailer court.
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Clear.
01:20
You can disregard those other cars and I'll check the area.
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I'm clear. We can't cancel fire.
01:28
Yeah.
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I'm clear. William 210 William 22 I'll shave out.
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121 sir I'm clear.
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22 are clear thank you.
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One engine ten from dispatch.
01:52
All right.
01:54
He is advising you can disregard. They spoke with some people who thinks it might be fireworks coming from random points.
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Claire, we're available.
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Location mentioned:
Kratzville Rd & Wimberg Rd, Evansville, IN 47710
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