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Vehicle smoke report found to be starter issueNovato CA

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audio iconFire & Arson
Villa Pl, Novato, CA 94945

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of a vehicle fire near Villa Place in Novato. It was determined to be a smoking starter motor with no fire present, and the call was canceled.

Audio|Heard on: Marin County - All County Fire Agencies
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Transcript:
00:00
Engine 61, vehicle fire.
00:02
Burning near Villa Place.
00:05
Medic 59.
00:10
Go ahead.
00:12
For the RP, this was a smoking starter only.
00:15
No threat, no fire.
00:16
You can cancel now.
00:20
61 copies.

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Villa Pl, Novato, CA 94945

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