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Fire crews investigate smoke near I-5 overpass

Heard on: Salem Fire, Keizer Fire, and Marion County Fire District 1
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Engine eight, respond to smoke non-structure Portland Road I-5 overpass.
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Portland Rd NE, Salem, OR
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel responded to reports of smoke near the Portland Road and Interstate 5 overpass area in Salem. Multiple calls were received indicating black smoke visible from the freeway. The situation appears to involve a possible small fire, though no structure was immediately confirmed as involved.

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