Illegal backyard burn near Buffington Rd, El Monte CA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of smoke behind a residence near Buffington Rd in El Monte. Upon investigation, firefighters determined the source to be an illegal burn in the backyard. The situation was contained and handled by the on-scene engine crew.
Audio|Heard on: Los Angeles County Fire - Command 30
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
00:00
LA Engine 169 near Buffington Rd.
00:04
We have light smoke showing from a backyard.
00:07
169 is investigating a single-story single-family dwelling.
00:11
How about units hold?
00:13
Light smoke from the backyard, all units hold.
00:22
Engine 169, 167 on scene.
00:31
Squad 167, Lansing.
00:36
Squad 167 hold.
00:39
LA 169, one six nine go ahead.
00:45
LA 169 reports an illegal burn in the backyard.
00:48
169 can handle.
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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:
Buffington Rd, El Monte, CA 91732
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