Fire crews investigate smoky conditions on Parker St, Berkeley CA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an apartment building near Parker Street in Berkeley after reports of smoky conditions. Personnel described a five‑story structure above an underground garage. No active flames were observed, and crews initiated an investigation and search. A structure fire response was initially requested and later scaled back, leaving limited units on scene to investigate a possible minor fire or smoke source.
Audio|Heard on: Alameda CA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Command 11, Truck 2 is on scene near Parker Street.
00:06
Five-story apartment over an underground garage.
00:11
Engine 5 is inside.
00:14
Say smoky conditions.
00:16
I’ve not seen any fire yet.
00:17
They’ve called for a structure response.
00:19
We’ll be establishing Parker IC.
00:22
Switch all companies over to dispatch.
00:23
Attack 31 and wait for further.
00:25
Engine 5 is going to be investigation.
00:29
Truck 2 is going to be search.
00:34
Battalion?
00:37
Command 11 from Parker IC.
00:40
Parker IC?
00:42
Engine 5 has requested a cancellation of the balance with the exception of Engine 5 and Truck 2.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Parker St, Berkeley, CA 94704
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