Vehicle crashes into pole and catches fire, San Joaquin CA


A vehicle struck an electrical pole near South Lassen Ave and caught fire. The occupant got out safely. Fire crews responded because of the vehicle and electrical box fire and downed power lines that created a flight safety hazard. Weather conditions were noted to increase fire concerns.
Audio|Source: Air Attack (A/G) Fresno CalFire - Sierra Forest Net
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Transcript:
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Cross-up Bute, 10 out 1559[1]. All the units here with the option report, lookout, check-me in, shut-eye. Shut-Eye. Signal. Engine, 56, Lassen, cross the Sumner, electrical box on fire, 8127, South Lassen, time out 1600[2].
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The Vute, per the RP, a vehicle hit a electrical pole and then caught fire occupant is out of the vehicle. Units responded to the American incident acknowledged flight safety hazard of power lines down, engine 95. Elevated fire concerns will also continue over the mountainous and cloud. Ground lightning, mixing heights will also continue high or above 10,000 feet and many locations that will produce a favorable condition.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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10 out 1559: Unit en route/arrived at fire incident
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1600: Time out (dispatch/incident start time)
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Location mentioned:
Near S Lassen Ave, San Joaquin, CA 93660
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