Chimney fire reported near Sugarloaf Rd, Scotts Valley CA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible chimney fire on Sugarloaf Rd in Scotts Valley. The residents reported a red-hot stovepipe and applied water to cool it. Fire units initially issued a full structure response but later downgraded the situation to an unconfirmed structure fire after confirming no extension beyond the stove. Residents continued to cool the chimney while crews monitored the situation.
Audio|Heard on: Santa Cruz County Fire
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04:24
Transcript:
00:11
Report of a chimney fire near Sugarloaf Rd.
01:12
Unit 2501, full structure response near Sugarloaf Rd.
01:17
Caller advising their wood-burning stove chimney pipe was turning red hot.
01:21
They have the stove closed and are spraying water on the pipe; it appears to be cooling now.
02:03
Unit 2501 advised to hold off on PG&E notification; no reports of fire extension outside the stove.
02:13
Copy. No extension outside the stove; incident downgraded to unconfirmed structure fire.
03:50
Residents calling back report glowing red at top of chimney about 6 feet from roof.
03:58
Residents continue to spray water on the pipe.
04:00
Caller notes access is difficult due to narrow road.
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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:
Sugarloaf Rd, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
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