Traffic Hazard Reported on Eight Hundred Highway Two Hundred Ninety-Nine East Near Hum R Eight

AI SUMMARY: At approximately 8:31 AM, the California Highway Patrol dispatch received a report of a traffic hazard on Highway 299 E, near Hum R8.00, involving a white towing truck hauling a utility pole on a trailer. The reporting party, at 8:32 AM, expressed concern that a fire might start soon, noting that no flames were visible at the moment but their appearance could change. The situation was noted in dispatch at 8:34 AM, with unit 16-R6 marked as on scene at 11:25 AM.

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8:31 a.m.
[2] WHI TK HAULING A UT POLE ON A TRLR
8:32 a.m.
[7] RP CONCERNED THAT A FIRE WILL BE STARTING SOON '' ADV NEG FLAMES SEEN BUT THAT WILL PROB CHANGE''
8:34 a.m.
[11] 16-R6 OW 1125

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