Witnesses Report "Mini-Motorcycle" On Fire On East Side Bridge
Incident Type:
Vehicle
Dispatch:
Tuesday, September 6, 2016 - 7:51pm
Arrival:
Tuesday, September 6, 2016 - 7:56pm
Address:
N. Marquette Street / Darbo Drive
Madison, WI
Madison, WI
Narrative:
Engine Company 8 was dispatched to an outside fire on the pedestrian bridge crossing East Washington Ave. at Marquette Street Tuesday.
Madison Police officers used a dry chemical fire extinguisher on the item that had been burning up on the bridge. Upon arrival, firefighters identified that item as a “mini-motorcycle” or some type of scooter. They discharged a couple of water extinguishers on the motorcycle to cool it down and examine it for identifiable markings.
Firefighters and MPD were unable to locate an owner or driver. The mini-motorcycle was towed to Schmidt’s salvage yard.
Posted 09/07/2016 - 9:45am
Contacts:
Cynthia Schuster (Public Information Officer)