Fire crews investigate smoke near Freedom Pkwy, Salinas CA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible fire incident near Freedom Parkway and Constitution Boulevard in Salinas after reports of heavy grayish white smoke from a tunnel under the roadway. No flames were visible, and one individual reportedly experienced difficulty breathing. The situation appeared to involve a precautionary response to assess potential fire or smoke hazards.
Audio|Heard on: Monterey County Fire & EMS
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Smoke investigation near Freedom Parkway and Constitution Boulevard.
00:03
We're in fifty-two at (number withheld).
00:08
Engine twenty-two eleven,
00:11
Responding to Merritt Street and Highway 156.
00:19
And having difficulty breathing.
00:22
We're going to be going to the hospital POV, but wouldn't confirm if it's connected to the line.
00:27
I don't know if they're still on scene or if a vehicle description was given.
00:30
Medic 38 en route along with CHP via Highway 1.
00:38
Copy responding to smoke investigation near Freedom Parkway and Constitution Boulevard.
00:47
Single caller.
00:48
Advising there's heavy grayish white smoke coming from the tunnel under the roadway.
00:52
No flames were seen.
00:53
Now (number withheld).
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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:
Freedom Pkwy & Constitution Blvd, Salinas, CA 93906
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