Unconfirmed fire lights spotted near Santa Cruz offshore, San Diego CA


A caller and a friend observed orange lights twinkling about a mile offshore near Santa Cruz, San Diego. They believe it might be a vessel fire. The sighting is unconfirmed, and authorities including lifeguards and the Coast Guard are being notified to investigate.
Audio|Source: San Diego City Lifeguards
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Transcript:
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She's at near Del Monte and Ocean Street by Santa Cruz and she's looking about a mile offshore, and she and a friend are watching what they think might possibly be a vessel fire.
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It's not confirmed, but it's just what they think.
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I have (name withheld) on the line, and I have her location to wrap an SOS, and I'm going to call Coast Guard and Jay Off and see if they've had her report as well.
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24 Sam copies.
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And 24-Sam, I have an exact address for (name withheld) if you want to make a meet.
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And 24th, Sam, according to (name withheld) and her friends,
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it looks like the lights have dimmed down, but it just looks like orange lights twinkling about a mile offshore.
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And I'm trying to confirm if it's a vessel or not.
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Location mentioned:
Santa Cruz Ave, San Diego, CA 92107
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