Vehicle fire with smoke blocks right lane on I-87 exit 8, Orange County NY


A vehicle caught fire on I-87 exit 8 eastbound, producing heavy smoke. The right lane was blocked and one person was standing outside the vehicle. Fire and emergency crews responded to the scene.
Audio|Source: New York State Thruway Authority - New York Division
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Transcript:
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To head out to exit 8 eastbound on the A-ramp, we're getting multiple reports of a vehicle that may be on fire.
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One caller is stating a red car, unknown, make and model, lots of smoke and flames.
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One occupant is out of the vehicle standing behind it.
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3-0-0-0-8-2-1. 08-1. See-E-dives fire and EMS turn round.
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Here, 7159.
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Go ahead.
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Be advised, looks like we've got this on CCTV.
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Fire Department is going to be on scene.
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Exit 8 eastbound heavy smoke in the area in right lane is currently blocked.
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Location mentioned:
I-87, New York
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