Fire Erupts at Highway 255 and V Street, Explosions Heard, Arcata Fire Department Responding

AI SUMMARY: At 9:17 am, there was a report of a fire close to the roadway at Highway 255 and V Street, with explosions heard. Shortly after, it was reported that a fence was on fire. At 9:34 am, unit 16-S5 arrived on scene with the Arcata Police Department and Fire Department in the city limits. The situation was resolved and the response was canceled.

— LoCOBot. AI-generated headline and summary of the CHP dispatch log below as of 9:39 a.m. Did the bot blow it? That’s going to happen from time to time. Please let us know.


9:17 a.m.
[1] CLOSE TO RDWY/ IN VEGETATION/ EXPLSOIONS
9:17 a.m.
[3] [Appended, 09:17:55] [1] FENCE ON FIRE
9:34 a.m.
[11] 16-S5 97 W/ APD APD FIRE IN ARCATA CITY LIMITS 16-22 CAN 1022 [Shared]

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