Multiple spot fires near Taylor Street bridge, San Jose CA
WildfireRadio traffic about multiple small fires (spot fires) near the eastbound Taylor Street bridge and the Airport/Skyport area. Fire crews report mopping up fires, one of which is spreading into the creek, and they are assigning divisions and resources. Command set up a post on the bike path at the start of the eastbound Taylor Street bridge and gave access directions to the west side of the creek. Police units were alerted after a possible suspect on a black bicycle was seen. Separate smoke reports came from near Markram Plaza Apartments by Monterey Road and other nearby streets.
Audio|Source: San Jose Fire
08:54
Transcript:
Engine 7104: Bystanders describe a male on a black bike, bald, wearing a shirt, black pants or shorts, and a mustache. Engine 29 and Engine 5 responding. Possible suspect heading south. Multiple spot fires reported near the eastbound Taylor Street bridge and in the Airport and Skyport area. Crews are mopping up spot fires and coordinating assignments. One fire is reported moving into the creek. Command 21[1] and Battalion 1 are coordinating units including Engine 3, Engine 8, Engine 18, Truck 1, Engine 24, Engine 26 and rescue medic units. Command post will be on the bike path at the start of the eastbound Taylor Street bridge. Access note: best access to the west side of the creek is eastbound on Taylor; take the last driveway before the bridge and turn right. Engine 18 will supply Engine 8. Officers passed by and are looking for the possible suspect. Additional smoke investigations reported near Markram Plaza Apartments near Monterey Road and near Causal Drive and Way Cross Road in Station 24’s area.
Engine 7104: Bystanders describe a male on a black bike, bald, wearing a shirt, black pants or shorts, and a mustache. Engine 29 and Engine 5 responding. Possible suspect heading south. Multiple spot fires reported near the eastbound Taylor Street bridge and in the Airport and Skyport area. Crews are mopping up spot fires and coordinating assignments. One fire is reported moving into the creek. Command 21[1] and Battalion 1 are coordinating units including Engine 3, Engine 8, Engine 18, Truck 1, Engine 24, Engine 26 and rescue medic units. Command post will be on the bike path at the start of the eastbound Taylor Street bridge. Access note: best access to the west side of the creek is eastbound on Taylor; take the last driveway before the bridge and turn right. Engine 18 will supply Engine 8. Officers passed by and are looking for the possible suspect. Additional smoke investigations reported near Markram Plaza Apartments near Monterey Road and near Causal Drive and Way Cross Road in Station 24’s area.
Police codes explained
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Command 21: Fire Command Channel
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Location mentioned:
W Taylor St, San Jose, CA
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