Fire crews handle small debris fire near Macy St, San Bernardino CA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to an apparent small debris fire near Island and Macy Streets in San Bernardino. Initial reports described a 50 by 50 foot vegetation fire with possible spread, but it was later confirmed to involve debris and a homeless encampment rather than vegetation. Crews handled the situation with limited resources and requested a tank of water for assistance.
Audio|Heard on: San Bernardino County Fire - Valley
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02:2
Transcript:
00:00
It's going to be a 50 by 50 spot vegetation.
00:07
A little bit of potential.
00:09
We can handle with ourselves plus one engine.
00:14
This is going to be an LRA.
00:17
They can continue one engine.
00:23
And river. We said medium vision and a little bit of potential.
00:33
Potential for a quarter acre, right now we're about 50 by 50.
00:37
That way.
00:39
Call center, engine (number withheld) responding to the fire wildland threat on Island and Macy.
00:47
(number withheld) copy.
00:54
Good call center, medic engine 75.
00:57
75 go.
01:01
For an update, this is just going to be a homeless encampment, no vegetation involved.
01:08
Yeah, copy.
01:14
Medic Engine 75, come in.
01:18
Go for medic 75?
01:22
Responders confirm debris in the 50 by 50 spot, not vegetation.
01:28
Is that correct?
01:31
That's affirmative.
01:35
Not good.
01:41
Medic Engine 75, (number withheld).
01:49
Go for Medic Engine 75.
01:53
Are you going to need us to continue in?
01:59
That's affirmative.
02:00
If you wouldn't mind, we could use a tank of water.
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