Fire crews respond to blaze at Downing and Fruitvale, Kern County CA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a reported brush fire near Downing Avenue and Fruitvale Avenue in South San Lauren, California. Multiple engines and a battalion were dispatched after a large column of black smoke was observed, with reports that the fire involved a second-floor area.
Audio|Heard on: Bakersfield Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
00:00
Brush fire, 66 area.
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Engine 66, engine 366, engine 301, battalion 6, Fruitvale Avenue, Downing Avenue.
00:08
Large column of black smoke.
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That's on the 2nd floor.
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Location mentioned:
Downing Ave & Fruitvale Ave, South San Lauren, CA 93308
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