Fireworks cause smoke report on San Pablo Avenue

Heard on: Alameda CA Fire-Tac Group Calls

01:14

This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

00:00

Just confirming RP has flames or just fireworks that are taller than the house.

00:08

We were trying to confirm that.

00:12

There was some question regarding how tall the flames actually were, but then she stopped responding to dispatch.

00:20

Copy that.

00:23

Engine five, you're on command eleven.

00:24

You can cancel engine one's in route.

00:27

Copy that.

00:30

Command eleven, engine six, do you have an address?

00:34

Negative. The RP left the phone behind and was not responding.

00:41

Looks like the rapid deploy address was (number withheld) San Pablo, (number withheld) San Pablo.

00:49

Looks like PD is on scene.

00:50

They're seeing fireworks but no fire.

00:53

Engine six is in the area.

00:56

Unable to locate it this time.

00:58

We'll be investigating.

01:00

Copy. PD's on scene.

01:02

They're advising no fire, just smoke from fireworks.

01:06

You can cancel the balance and we'll stay here and check in with PD.

01:11

Copy. Engine six remain on scene.

01:12

All other companies can go to launch island.

7/4/2026 10:56 PM

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San Pablo Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702

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Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and police responded to a report of possible flames or large fireworks near the 1400 block of San Pablo Avenue in Berkeley. The reporting caller stopped responding, and officers on scene advised they saw fireworks and smoke but no active fire. Most fire units were canceled while one engine remained to check the area with police.

Fireworks cause smoke report on San Pablo Avenue

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