Possible transformer issue near Ocean Street, Santa Cruz CA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews investigated a possible transformer-related tree fire near Ocean Street in Santa Cruz after a report of an explosion. One caller described seeing flames behind a nearby business, but responders later determined no active fire. Utility crews were notified as a precaution.
Audio|Heard on: Santa Cruz County Fire
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01:31
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 3110, other type fire.
00:02
And backup near Ocean Street by Farrell's Donuts.
00:06
Or a possible tree on fire near Ocean Street.
00:26
Engine 2511, medic 12.
00:28
The patient with chest pain near Arabian Way.
00:31
Near Arabian Way at G55.
00:33
Break medical 11, Aptos.
00:34
Break med 100 level one.
00:40
Copy that, boss.
00:49
Netcom 2201 in the area investigating.
00:55
2201 copy at 256.
01:04
Engine 3110, that come?
01:08
Go ahead.
01:12
The RP's being unclear with their information.
01:14
It sounds like the deputy was on the pedestrian bridge near Highway 1, looking toward the back of Farrell's, and saw some kind of explosion, possibly a transformer, and then saw a tree on fire.
01:25
Now they're saying that there's no fire.
01:27
We notified PG&E as a precaution and we're trying to get further info.
01:30
It's a single caller at this time.
Disclaimer:
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:
17th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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