Person seen trying to start fire behind The Plunge


Someone was seen trying to start a fire in trees behind The Plunge. The witness described an older adult carrying a torch-like device and moving toward Mission Boulevard. Fire crews were sent but found no active flames, only the smell of a recent fire.
Audio|Source: Hayward Police Dispatch
01:22
Transcript:
Possible arson at Northern Rail, 24176 Mission Boulevard. Reporting party saw someone trying to set a fire in the trees behind The Plunge. The person was an older adult wearing a light blue mask, sunglasses, a blue and gray sweatshirt, about 5-9, and holding what looked like a torch or flashlight while heading toward Mission Boulevard. Fire units en route with an ETA of 15 to 20 minutes. Responders report they do not see an active fire but smell signs of a recently extinguished fire.
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Location mentioned:
Near Mission Blvd, Hayward, CA 94544
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