False alarm at apartment complex in Salinas, Salinas CA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of smoke at an apartment complex near East Romie Lane in Salinas. The incident was initially reported as a possible structure fire, but responders determined the smoke was from a large outdoor smoker in a backyard. There was no damage to any buildings, and the alarm was cancelled.
Audio|Heard on: Monterey County Fire & EMS
Listen to dispatch call
02:32
Transcript:
00:00
Near East Romie Lane, across California Street and Alameda Avenue.
00:25
Possible structure fire, smoke seen coming out of the apartment complex.
01:28
A second caller now advising they’re reporting that a smoker caught on fire.
01:36
Not an apartment, not the structure, but a smoker.
02:19
This is a large smoker in the backyard.
02:27
We can cancel the alarm.
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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:
E Romie Ln, Salinas, CA 93901
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