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Smoke from garbage bags on highway shoulder, Contra Costa County CA

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CA-242, California

According to the dispatch call, fire units responded to reports of smoke from garbage bags on the shoulder of southbound Highway 242 near Highway 4 in California.

Audio|Heard on: Contra Costa County Fire - Central
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Transcript:
00:00
Engine 9, engine 6, smoke investigation.
00:05
Southbound 242 south of highway 4.
00:08
Smoke coming from garbage bags on the right-hand shoulder.

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Location mentioned:
CA-242, California
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