Fire on freeway off ramp involving large wood pile, Santa Clara CA


A fire occurred on the northbound 680 off ramp near Jackson Avenue involving a large wood pile. A man dressed all in black was seen walking away from the scene, but it is not confirmed that he started the fire. Fire units responded and requested additional water for firefighting.
Audio|Source: San Jose Fire
01:59
Transcript:
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Engine 16, we're getting multiple collars on this fire,
00:03
putting it northbound 680 at Jackson at the off ramp.
00:07
Additional caller saying that they saw a male walking away wearing all black. They didn't see him start the fire, but he was walking away from it.
00:20
Is CHP respondent in this tip?
00:26
NJ16 stand by 1. Let me check.
00:32
The 16 looks like CHP has the call. They don't have any units attached yet.
00:39
I just think we call.
00:51
Engine 34, San Josefair?
00:56
Yeah, engine 34.
00:57
Engine 34, we made patient contact.
01:00
The call originally started as someone that was calling for the patient.
01:03
The patient said they're going to be transported by their friend and you can cancel.
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The engine 34 copies back in service.
01:13
Engine 34 and service.
01:14
Sounds a fire from engine 16.
01:18
Engine 16, go ahead.
01:23
Can you start me at the closest water tender?
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We got a big pile of wood, so we're going to need more water.
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Engine 16, 10-4[1].
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Venned 16, did you want them code 2 or code 3?
01:42
Two two is five.
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Inogen 16, turn four.
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Engine 21. Water tender 21.
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Small outside fire.
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Northbound 680 at Jackson Avenue.
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Station 16's area.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment—message received and understood.
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Location mentioned:
Near El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050
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