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Heard on: Santa Cruz County Fire · 1/13/2026 11:02 PM
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Santa Cruz, unconfirmed structure fire, near Porter Kresge Road.
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Unconfirmed structure fire near Porter-Kresge Road.
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Possible fire alarm at UC Santa Cruz dorm
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to reports of a possible structure fire near Porter Kresge Road at UC Santa Cruz’s Porter B dorm. A strong burning or chemical odor was reported, strongest on the second floor, but no smoke or flames were visible. Some occupants were evacuated as a precaution while fire units investigated the source of the smell.
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