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Multiple fires set along eastbound lanes near Ashby AvenueBerkeley CA

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audio iconFire & Arson
Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA

As discussed during the dispatch call, multiple fires were reported along eastbound lanes near Ashby Avenue in Berkeley. Officers responded as a man was seen setting fires in various locations.

Audio|Heard on: California Highway Patrol - Oakland
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01:42
Transcript:
00:00
92681 when you're clear fire eastbound at each is left of Ashby
00:06
98681881 copy only clear
00:10
9681 copies one clear
00:18
6-177 open onto the fire
00:22
96-177 we're out to the fire to bush fire on the right-hand shelter
00:32
996-1-7-10-0[1]-96-1-7-10-90[2]-7
00:39
The 6-177-17-2 additional fire is found posted Ashby on the site
00:58
26177 it's going to be two additional fires eastbound just west Ashby.
01:12
26177 is your up further?
01:16
6177 okay guys there is a man going around setting fires in different locations just the lookout.
01:27
96-17-Oakland PD advisors a male going around starting fires in different locations.
01:34
9652, same by just 1.96-5-2, same by just 1.96-196-177, go ahead.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-0: Use caution
[2]
10-90: Bank alarm

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Location mentioned:
Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA
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