Fire at homeless encampment near Richmond church, Richmond CA


This audio details a fire incident near a homeless camp next to a church on Macdonald Ave in Richmond. There were reports of smoke and explosions due to propane tanks. Authorities responded and confirmed the fire did not affect the church building.
Audio|Source: Hercules Pinole Public Safety
02:58
Transcript:
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Rich in five repair to copy a possible structure fire. QI. CHP of 1125 on four just north of Balfour. It's going to be a cluster Bank of America, 4,800 McDonald's east or west end? Just before the Balfour either? Probably just before Balfour. 205.
00:27
Richmond fire, engine 66, engine 51, engine 64, engine 70, truck 70. Truck 64, Battalion 64, Battalion 5. Battalion 5. Possible structure fire. It's going to be at the church request from 4,800 McDonald. They said the church is on fire, smoke coming out, only one call. Okay. 209.
00:55
Nine. Again, engine 66, engine 51, engine 64, engine 70, truck, 70, truck 64. We have a report of a fire behind BAA, Alpha Mac. Tine 64, but tying 5. Possible, structure, commercial fire, across from Bankland, America, 4,800 McDonald for the church on fire. Affirmary up there starting right now, currently coming from the church.
01:24
That's one in these lines. Time 103 in the area, so far you two. The District 1-Higernity-190 medical. 1132-5-0-302-50. It's a large brush fire down where the homeless canton is. Looks like they got propane tanks and they're going off. Okay, 10-3-4 en route. Copy. Put-time 6-4 in route. Actually on the greenway.
01:52
Richmond Fire. Belayor 6.7. Battalion 5 in Mount. Richmond Fire. Battalion 64? Charlene 6.7. We've had a large column showing from San Pablo and Teddy. Last Ford is in for the vehicle in the call. Thanks one. We're all with you. That was left. Turn 4. I got an officer on scene. He said it's a, it's...
02:21
a homeless encampment fire, the church is not on fire, but it is a propane tank. Should I keep the balance or cut it down? Here, carry me out here for a few minutes. Okay, for a minute. Last four, 8833, 8833. Just go ahead and continue and I'll be on tune here in a check. Valley 31 X20? 10-4. Copy. Thank you.
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Location mentioned:
Near Macdonald Ave, Richmond, CA 94805
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