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Handyman sets fire under house to remove rats, Scotts Valley CA

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Scotts Valley, CA 95066

A handyman poured lighter fluid under a house near Morin and set it on fire to remove rats, causing smoke to come from beneath the house. Fire crews responded to a possible structure fire.

Audio|Source: Santa Cruz County Fire
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In June 4411, this is second-hand info to the RP.
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The person on scene reported that the handyman put lighter fluid underneath the house and then lit it on fire to get the rats out.
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There's smoke coming from underneath the house. There's negative flame scenes. Do you want me to upgrade this or keep it to you guys right now?
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Let's upgrade into an unconfirmed structure as an now. You got it.
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Engine, 4412, truck 4470, battalion 4403, unconfirmed structure fire, near Morin, cross of Miniana and Island Place, utilize Red Command, Grave-Tack at 1325.

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Scotts Valley, CA 95066

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