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May 15, 2018
unofficial / 4:43 p.m.
Heavy rain and numerous lightning down strikes in McKinleyville and Dows Prairie area began at 4:20 pm, some ponding on roads, continuing at 4:43pm
unofficial / 4:38 p.m.
Re Tower IC investigation, Engine 1273 has located 5 unattended burn piles, and numerous loose debris fires. They will be out with them
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unofficial / 2:27 p.m.
Re Tower IC, CalFire E1273 is near the cell tower, visibility is down to 1/4 mile in low clouds and fog, have incoming companies stage at the ranch entrance, MM 28.7
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unofficial / 2:11 p.m.
Re “Tower IC,” Fortuna ECC contacted the ranch, they will have a truck on Hwy 36 at MM 28.7 to lead resources to the cell tower. Engine 1273 just passed there, will return.
unofficial / 2:09 p.m.
Six Rivers NF Engine 41 added to the “Tower” incident off Hwy 36, best location they have is approximately here.
unofficial / 1:57 p.m.
Bridgeville poss vegetation fire, only location given is possibly the Verizon Cell Tower, near MM 39 on Hwy 36; RP reports lightning strikes now smoke, possibly south of the Van Duzen River. CalFire, Bridgeville and Carlotta VFDs dispatched.
unofficial / 1:41 p.m.
Arcata vegetation fire, 4900 block Valley East Blvd, Arcata & Blue Lake fire responding
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First responders report that a 10x10’ patch of medium vegetation is on fire.
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Fire crews are en route to Valley East Boulevard and Hallen Drive in Arcata for a reported vegetation fire.
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unofficial / 4:03 a.m.
Re 101 s/of Sunset, CHP 16-10 is now at scene canceling Fire
unofficial / 4:01 a.m.
Arcata: rolling veh fire, s/b on 101 s/of Sunset Ave, second call reports motorhome on fire but stopped on the shoulder; Arcata Fire and CHP responding
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unofficial / 2:33 a.m.
Re: Ocean/Harris, one in custody for DUI, enroute to hospital
unofficial / 2:26 a.m.
Ocean/Harris is a Nissan sedan vs electric utility pole which isn’t damaged
unofficial / 2:23 a.m.
EPD & Fire at scene, location is Ocean & Harris, one lane is blocked
unofficial / 2:19 a.m.
Eureka: Injury traffic collision, on Harris St in front of Winco; City Amb, HumBayFire and EPD dispatched
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