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Heard on: Santa Cruz County Fire · 1/12/2026 05:48 PM
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Engine (number withheld), smoke investigation in the area of 7-Eleven.
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(number withheld) Airport Boulevard.
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Illegal backyard burn extinguished near Airport Blvd

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated smoke near a convenience store on Airport Boulevard and located what appeared to be an illegal backyard burn behind a residence on Roach Road. The fire was reported extinguished upon arrival. No injuries or further hazards were indicated.

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Roache Rd, Freedom, CA 95019
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