Fire crew investigates possible forest fire near Colfax, Colfax CA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in the Colfax area responded to a fire investigation near Eden Forest Drive. Smoke and flames were observed about half a mile west of the location, possibly across the Bear River in a forested area. It was unclear whether the source was a controlled burn pile. The matter was also referred to Cal Fire for further response.
Audio|Heard on: Placer County Law Enforcement and CAL Fire
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00:52
Transcript:
00:00
For Placer Hills Fire Engine 86 for fire investigation near Eden Forest Drive.
00:05
Repeating for Placer Hills Fire Engine 96, fire investigation near Eden Forest Drive, cross of Rough Road and Far Farway.
00:15
Placer Engine 84 will be en route in place of Engine 86, which is out of service.
00:24
Engine 84 in place of Engine 96 is out of service.
00:34
Engine 84, thick and white-gray smoke seen approximately half a mile west of the listed area.
00:43
Probably coming across the Bear River with flames seen coming from the base of the trees in the forest.
00:50
Unknown if it’s a burn pile.
00:51
Was transferred to Cal Fire as well.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Eden Forest Dr, Colfax, CA 95713
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