Large structure fire in Richmond, Richmond CA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a major structure fire near Cutting Boulevard and Carlson Boulevard in Richmond, California. Firefighters reported flames throughout the building, requiring multiple engine companies and aerial operations. The incident transitioned to defensive operations due to the fire’s intensity. No injuries were reported at the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Richmond, El Cerrito, and Kensington Police and Fire, Contra Costa County Fire and Sheriff West
Listen to dispatch call
07:12
Transcript:
00:00
Central, copy that.
00:01
Fire from attic coming off of them.
00:05
I see fire attack.
00:06
We need to get one here to pull up and fill it.
00:09
I think we can get a hold of it.
00:10
I see more manpower over there.
00:12
The corner is quick for our second floor.
00:19
Copy that. We have fire from multiple sides.
00:24
This is going to become a defensive operation.
00:28
We have fire mostly throughout the building.
01:57
Set up for aerial operations along with truck 70.
02:21
We are on the second floor for fire attack.
02:39
Go ahead.
02:41
Who is on my third alarm?
02:45
Engine 52 and Unit 70.
03:12
We are continuing fire attack and backing out.
03:58
Engine 52, are you at Cutting and Carlson?
04:27
We need a three-inch supply for the ladder pipe.
05:14
Engine 64 will move and set up aerial operations.
06:26
There is fire coming from the wall. Move apparatus 15 feet from it.
06:56
We are out of the building replacing air bottles.
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