Firefighters Respond to Wildfire in Whitmore Area, Whitmore CA


Fire units are responding to a wildfire reported in Whitmore, where smoke is visible and helicopters are coordinating air support.
Audio|Source: CALFIRE SHU/TGU/SKU Dispatch
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Transcript:
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In 2472, this is being Section 20, Township 32 North,
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Range 1 East,
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the area of Cemetery Road and Ponderosa Way in Whitmore.
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Affirmative, range one east, zero one east.
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Okay, 24 seconds, copies ran around.
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Ready, utility 35, new start. Utility 35[1], ready?
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Have coordinates for you when you're ready. Go ahead with your coordinates. 47, 168, 121 degrees, 53.03, 090.090. 3035, confirming 40 degrees.
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17168 by 121 degrees 53.090. That's right. Running engine 1762.
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Vig 1762 Redding. We're in the general era. We're seeing smoke. We are trying to make access. Redding copies. Contact AirTech 240 on AirGround 2.
Police codes explained
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[1]
Utility 35: Utility/support unit
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Location mentioned:
Ponderosa Way, Whitmore, CA
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