Vehicle Engulfed in Flames at Highway 162 and County Road 343

SUMMARY: A car fire was reported at the intersection of Highway 162 and County Road 343. The fire started in the engine compartment, and power lines were secured off the roadway. Parties were possibly out of the vehicle. Authorities requested a tow truck to the scene for the car fire. Further communication with the fire department provided a better location on Mendo Pass Road. The situation was cleared with no injuries reported.

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[2] 1125
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[3] ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE
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[4] POWERLINES SECURED OFF THE RDWY
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[5] PRTYS POSS OO THE VEH
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[10] A105-053 INQ W S UNIT IF CAN START 1185 FOR THE CFIRE
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[12] 105-53 SPOKE W FD GAVE BETTER 1020 ON MENDO PASS RD
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[14] A(XXX) XXX-XXXX NEG 1125

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