Fire affects large debris pile near highway ramp in Fresno, Fresno CA


Fire crews responded to a fire involving a large pile of debris near the northbound Highway 41 to westbound 180 on-ramp in Fresno. Multiple engines and water tenders are at the scene working to access the fire from different directions. The cause of the fire is undetermined, and there is no indication of arson or criminal intent.
Audio|Source: Fresno City Police, Fire and EMS
05:24
Transcript:
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Yeah, this is actually going to be a little further west, far off the 180.
00:04
We're going to see if we can find a good access point.
00:07
We're making our way that direction.
00:09
We'll advise if we get there.
00:10
First of one broadcasting information only,
00:12
FFD responding for a fire call near northbound Highway 41 and westbound 180 on-ramp.
00:16
The first one broadcasting freelance ten eight five one taking from winery at Butler.
00:24
It will be a 2017-G Hyundai-Lontra license plate, Lincoln Mary (number withheld).
00:31
Three item eleven.
00:32
Three item eleven.
00:33
Um, at this location seat 103, it's a smoke shop.
00:36
Can you see if we have a responsible party for it?
00:38
Copy. You still the same address, near Spell alert, number 103? In April.
00:43
Copy. Do we have the name at the smoke shop?
00:44
Valley Moon Smoke Shop.
00:46
Copy, Valley, Whitton, Victor?
00:48
Aye, firm. Copy.
00:50
Engine 15, communication.
00:52
Intervie. This will be breathing problems.
00:54
Zone 52602, Kirchoff at Winery, 4918, East Kirkoff.
00:59
That's one right-cancel line, commercial audible line, 1560, H.S.
01:03
Heter Street. Go ahead.
01:04
We're going to head below and see if we can catch it from down there.
01:07
I think this is going to be the northbound 41 to the westbound 180 on-rap.
01:13
We'll be fall behind.
01:15
Communications. Engine 1, just an update.
01:16
I believe this is going to be northbound 41 to the west 180 on-ramp.
01:22
Engine 4-cover.
01:23
Three out of 11.
01:24
Good. Found a prior audible alarm call there, Valley, or have a phone number for a responsible.
01:35
Copy, can you just put in the call? Okay.
01:38
Engine one, engine four.
01:39
Go ahead.
01:40
I'm going to take a little third access road here if you guys want to try the on-ramp.
01:46
Engine one, copy. The engine one, disregard that.
01:48
Just post up here when we're pulling in and we'll use your water if we need you.
01:52
We committed to the on-ramp.
01:53
We'll see if we can access you from above.
01:57
Bike 31 company.
01:58
This is Jacqueline, Jacqueline and Cornelia.
02:00
And we also have the other one holding.
02:02
It's going to be a disturbance where the RP was threatened, which it was walking her dog, Ashland and Emerson.
02:07
Engine 1, engine 4.
02:08
We're able to drive all the way up to it if you guys want to clear out of there.
02:12
Engine 1, copies.
02:13
You want us to circle back rail for water?
02:15
It's a pretty big pile with debris we might need your water.
02:18
Yeah, I'll just start heading that way.
02:20
Code 2 sign. Copy.
02:21
Communication, engine 4.
02:22
engine for it.
02:23
Go ahead. Can you, uh, have the squad bring water tender four to our location, please?
02:27
It's for good. Special call of squad.
02:29
Bringing Watertender 4 with Engine 1, 4,
02:33
Highway 41 northbound to the 180 Westville.
02:37
Engine 1, Engine 4, did you want a command channel?
02:46
Communications, engine 4, that's negative.
02:48
Break engine 1, engine 1, engine 4.
02:49
Go ahead.
02:50
Yeah, did you see where we field off 41?
02:52
affirmative. Yeah, can you just take that dirt road and come on down? We're definitely going to meet your water, probably the water tenders also.
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Location mentioned:
CA-41, Fresno, CA
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