Possible boat fire reported near Boyish Shores, San Diego CA


A possible boat fire was reported near Boyish Shores. Aircraft saw smoke, but later it disappeared, leaving only a fuel sheen on the water. Coast Guard and lifeguards responded and sent resources to the location.
Audio|Source: San Diego City Lifeguards
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Transcript:
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Coast Guard just received a call from their aviation commands, stating about 15 minutes ago.
00:05
A plane did pass by and said a vessel was on fire.
00:08
I have the position, and I'm currently plotting it.
00:10
But it appears to be that same location.
00:12
Dispatch for Lincoln, do we have a general location for the potential boat fire?
00:15
Off of Boyish Shores, they could probably vector in the better location, but I don't plot it right now for you.
00:20
Copy 4-Sand, why don't we start a fire bill in that direction until the call clears up.
00:26
Stay firm, we're just huddling with 41 Sam, we're getting the boat ready.
00:30
Dispatch from Blacks, from our advantage, it's to our north, and it's probably more than five miles out.
00:36
And if I'm on the location from the shores, and from my advantage, the smoke has dissipated,
00:41
I've no there's all of anything in that area anymore.
00:44
And then for Sam,
00:45
one other thing, the Coast Guard just called back and said a second plane saw it, and now they only see a sheen.
00:50
Force Sam, copy, deputy.
00:52
We're making copies all.
00:53
I'll be heading up the tower confirming that it's outside of our error of responsibility, so that'll be Coastcars leave a lead on it.
01:00
But we're going to send resources to the area.
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Location mentioned:
S Shores Rd, San Diego, CA 92109
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