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Heard on: Santa Clara CA Fire-Tac Group Calls · 1/17/2026 05:38 PM
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That's also fire on command 61, I copy.
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Medic 62, engine 65, truck 66, battalion 66 and engine 64 all responding.
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Fallen electrical wire sparks small fire near home

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire and utility crews responded to a report of a fallen electrical wire that ignited a small fire in a backyard near St. Michael Dr in Palo Alto. The caller was advised to evacuate. Responders determined that the fire was limited to the wire itself and not the tree or nearby structure. The situation was handled at the scene, and incoming units were canceled after verification.

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St Michael Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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