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Fog mistaken for smoke on highway near El ToroOrange County CA

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audio iconFire & Arson
El Toro Rd, California

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of possible smoke on southbound Highway 73 near El Toro Road. After investigation, they determined it was fog in a low-lying area and canceled all responding units.

Audio|Heard on: OCFA Fire OC
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02:2
Transcript:
00:00
Orange County Fire Battalion Four, Fire OC.
00:04
Orange County Fire?
00:07
In the area, it looks like we might have some fog, but we're going to investigate.
00:12
We can handle with units 222 and Engine 339.
00:18
And myself.
00:19
Cancel the remainder.
00:33
Oakland Battalion Four, Orange County Fire copies, can handle with yourself.
00:37
Engine 222 and Engine 339, all other units assigned to the incident and en route to the southbound 73 near El Toro can cancel.
01:07
Orange County Fire Battalion Four.
01:10
Battalion Four, go ahead.
01:13
Confirm this is fog in a low-lying area near a cold water source and cancel response.
01:24
Oakland Battalion Four, Orange County Fire, copies.
01:28
Fog only, all units assigned to the incident on southbound 73 can cancel.
01:36
Unit 322, stop and cancel.
01:45
Hey Fire, it's 339.
01:52
339, go ahead.
01:54
You're scratching.
01:55
Are we canceled?
01:59
Okay, Engine 339, that's affirmative, cancel.

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El Toro Rd, California

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