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Vegetation Fire With Risk of Spreading Near Freeway, Remaining Spots Suppressed

CA-94 E & Kelton Rd

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Summary

  • Firefighters are responding to a vegetation fire near CA-94 E and Kelton Rd in San Diego, which has the potential to spread to five acres and threaten nearby homes.

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A medical unit is on scene, and DMS has acknowledged the request for medical support.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:18
Metro 94 IC. 94 IC. Metro 94 IC, you can show Medic 26 at scene. Can you confirm if anyone from DMS has acknowledged the request and gone responding? Metro copy, Medic 26 is at scene requesting DMS as acknowledged.

Firefighters have overhauled spot fires on the south side of the drainage and are cutting a line on Division Alpha.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:15
Division Alpha, Rush 12. Rush 12, Division Alpha. Spot fires on the south side of the drainage are overhauled. We've cut a line around them. We're heading back out, and we'll start cutting line on Division Alpha.

According to firefighters, they have requested medical support and an ambulance for rehabilitation purposes on scene.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:30
Metro 94 IC. 94 IC. Metro from 94 IC, requesting DMS and one ALS ambulance, no code response for rehab. 94 IC, Metro copies, requesting EMS and one ALS, non-code for rehab. Metro 94 IC, that's DMS, duty medical support, and correct, one ALS, no code for rehab. Copy, DMS and one ALS, correction, non-code. Thank you.

Firefighters are working to overhaul remaining areas and seeking additional support to expedite efforts.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:13
I think there's one more we got to overhaul.Division Alpha, copy. Division Alpha from, can we get somebody to point some models and make this thing go faster? Division Alpha, copy. I'll see who's available.

Firefighters report that two spot fires on the hill to the west have been extinguished and mopped up.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:30
Brux 12, Division Alpha. Go ahead for Brux 12. Brux 12, Division Alpha, how are we looking with those spot fires? And do you have an ETA until they're cut out and overhauled? Division Alpha, are you calling Brux 12? Brux 12, Division Alpha, how are we looking with those spot fires? Do you have an ETA until they're mopped up? We have the two spot fires that were chasing in the hill to the west, knocked down and mopped up. We are working our way back.

According to firefighters, they are considering using a falling unit to address tall eucalyptus trees on fire.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:17
Operations Division Mike on command. Mike, go for operations. Yeah, it looks like Zulu has a couple of tall eucalyptus trees with fire on the top of them. You can consider getting a falling unit. Operations copies. Zulu Division Mike on command.

Firefighters are addressing a small smoke area mid-slope, coordinating efforts with available resources.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:30
Switch 2, so it looks like shit. Metro, copy, 3, landing Montgomery. Copy, 3, Metro copy, landing Montgomery. Brush 12, Engine 14's due to the hose leg, on TAC. Going for brush 12. Yeah, I can't see where you guys are, but there's another little smoker at mid-sloat. I don't know if you can see it. Are you guys making your way towards that, or do you want us to address that with the hose leg we have down here? Uh, can you see Engine 19?

Firefighters report good progress in containment, with no immediate need for additional resources.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:19
2. Division Alpha, Division Mike on TAC. Division Mike over Division Alpha. I see your perimeter. Looks like you're making good progress. Do you need any additional resources or? Never mind. I'm looking at your

According to firefighters, they are using chainsaws to access and manage small fires in the area.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:21
Firefighter 9 Isaac from Brush 12. Copy, Firefighter 9 Isaac. 9 Isaac, are you still working those ladders? Yeah, I'm working the ladder on, uh, right below Engine 14. Oh, sorry, Brush 14. Can you head up to the brush rig, grab a chainsaw, some chaps, work your way down this hose way so we can get into these small fires up here? Chainsaw, chaps.

Firefighters are coordinating logistics, including additional resources and support for crews on the scene.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:30
Lies. We all know it's lies. So, just double check your route, please. We all...Operations, Division Alpha. Alpha Operations, can you check with your boats and see if we need to get them lunches? Operations, Division Alpha, I'll check back in with them. We are requesting an additional brush, gray belt, lateral to the Alpha. Division. Operations copies that. We're just seeing if we need to provide food. Metro from 94 IC. 94 IC. Metro from 94 IC. Alright.

Crews report progress in managing spot fires, with efforts to wet down areas proving effective.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:19
Engine 19, Division Mike on TAC. Go for Engine 19. Confirm you've tied in with Division Alpha, any needs? That's affirm, we've tied in. They're working on spot fires down below, and we're wetting everything down up top. We're looking good. I copy. Shorts, copy.

Responding units have been advised to find alternate routes due to a blocked off-ramp near the fire area.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:09
Okay, I copy. The off-ramp from 9040 Kell is extremely blocked, so try to make an alternate route if you can. Alright, copy.

Firefighters are successfully knocking down a bush fire with coordinated efforts.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:12
Division Alpha and Crush 12, confirm we're heading the right way. Crush 12, Division Alpha, that's affirmative. That bush that our firefighters are on right now, we're knocking it down. Copy.

A Citizen user's live video shows a helicopter circling the area.

Firefighters are addressing a new spot fire mid-slope and requesting a brush rig for assistance.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:20
Have Circle of the Fire met up with Division Zulu. Be advised, I am now seeing a spot fire at your 11 o'clock, mid-slope up the hill. Okay, copy that. I'll try to hike up and see it. Also, if you can get a brush rig to drop.

Firefighters are addressing a spot fire between two divisions, requesting an available engine to assist.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:14
Yeah, we got a spot fire in the gap between Alpha and Mike. If we have an available engine, we're pretty tied up up top. Might be able to get some water on it from up above.

Firefighters have halted the fire's forward spread and canceled one helicopter. Additional brush rigs are requested.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:30
3, copy. Engine from Tower 15, warnings to my North. Metro from 94 IC. 94 IC. Metro from 94 IC. We've canceled Copter 11. We have a stop on the Ford rate of spread, and we are requesting two Type 3 engines. Two additional brush rigs for a total of four. IC Metro copies. Canceled Copter 11. 11.

According to firefighters, the fire is spreading along the drainage, requiring additional resources for containment.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:19
And continuing from Division Mike, we do have quite a distance from Kelton to the head of the fire that's running the drainage. I confirm with or concur with Division Zulu's assessment. I'll take, like I said, at least one type 1 or type 3 available. Copy that.

The fire has spread to approximately two acres, moving east along the drainage.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:25
That's kind of hard to tell from my location how far it's pushing east, but my best guess is going to be two acres at this point. Pushing eastbound along the drainage towards Kelton. Okay, copy that, and be advised that Battalion 57 is assuming operations. Break, Division Alpha from IC on command. IC Division Alpha.

Firefighters are assessing the fire's acreage.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:20
Division Zulu from IC on command. Go for Zulu. Zulu, Battalion 2 is en route to take over Division Zulu. And can you give us an approximation of the acreage from your location?

A Citizen user's live video shows a helicopter dumping water on the fire, as the area fills with smoke. Police are seen blocking an intersection from a distance.

Firefighters are using a natural barrier to help contain the fire, which is moving eastward. Additional resources are being requested.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:30
IC from Zulu. IC from Zulu on Acuff. Zulu IC, go ahead. I made my way down to the Zulu flank. I'm walking along a drainage here. Looks like we have a natural barrier with a good drainage and the fire's just pushing eastbound towards Kelton. We're waiting to extend our hose line before we can, until we get some more water in our hose way over here. Zulu IC, copy that. We're preparing an additional resource request. What do you need for your division? We're preparing an additional resource request. What do you need for your division?

A second helicopter is now responding to assist with the fire containment efforts.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:30
Copter 3 from 94 IC on 8 Golf, command. Copter 3, go ahead, IC. Copter 3, 94 IC, just want to confirm you're aware, Copter 11 is also responding, and we're going to get you on Air to Ground 3. Copter 3 copies that. You're aware, Copter 11 responding, and we'll switch to Air to Ground 3. IC, Division Mike on command. Division Mike, go for IC. I'll take your next available resource. Thank you.

Fire crews are adjusting their approach due to a blocked off-ramp, redirecting to tackle a spot fire nearby.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:24
Engine 11. Division Mike on TAC, are you coming through? Division Mike, Engine 11, copy that. The off-ramp is blocked. We're going to have to go down to Federal and come back around the other way. 19, Division Mike on TAC. Go for it, Division Mike. 19, why don't you guys back all the way down here and take this spot fire down here along the Kilton. Copy that.

Crews are repositioning resources to prevent the fire from spreading across the road.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:30
IC Division Mike on command. Division Mike, go for IC. Yeah, rather than putting an engine over there on Zircon, why don't we put them on the Kelton? They can take this eastern front so it doesn't jump the road and get into the vegetation on their side. Division Mike from IC, I assigned you Engine 11. You can assign them as you see fit on your division. We'll work on establishing division breaks. Engine 11. Copter 11, confirm your response.

Additional firefighting resources are responding to assist with the vegetation fire.

SDFD Admin 7A · 0:12
Metro, Ops 4. Ops 4. Can you show me responding to the vegetation fire? Add me to it, please. Ops 4, Metro copies. I'll show you responding to the vegetation fire.

A Citizen user's live video shows heavy white smoke rising from a distance,

Firefighters have organized into divisions to better manage the containment efforts.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:30
Engine 14 from 94 IC on command. 94 IC, will you call Engine 14, take off? Engine 14, that's affirmative. Your assignment is Division Zulu. Tie in with Engine 12, they're going to go to the left from the off-ramp for Alpha. Again, Engine 14, you're Zulu. 14, copy, Zulu. IC, Brush 14 on scene. Brush 14, 94 IC, you're assigned to Division Zulu. 10-4.

A battalion unit has taken command of the firefighting efforts.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:20
4, I'm clear of Inferno now.Metro from Battalion 6. Battalion 6. Metro, Battalion 6 is assuming 94 IC. Battalion 6, copy, assuming 94 IC. Battalion 1 from 94 IC on command, 8 Golf.

A helicopter has been deployed to assist firefighters in containing the vegetation fire.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:02
94, I see. You now have Copter 11 added.

Firefighters are actively working to contain the fire, which threatens nearby homes within 10 to 15 minutes.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:26
This does have a potential to reach 5 acres. Homes will be threatened in the next 10 to 15 minutes. Engine 12 is attacking the fire on the Alpha side, establishing 94 IC. Additionally, your units, additional units are Engine 19, Engine 11, Engine 14, Brush 12, Brush 14, Battalion 6, Battalion 1, Shift Commander 1, and Copter 3. Stand by for additional. Engine 94 IC, copy.

Firefighters report a 100-by-100 vegetation fire that could spread to 5 acres, threatening homes soon.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:31
on the west end. I'll be, we're right behind you here. Metro Engine 12, 8 call. Engine 12. Metro Engine 12 is at scene. We have a 100 by 100 vegetation fire. Medium fuels, moderate rate of spread. We have the potential for 5 acres. Potential for homes to be threatened in about 10 to 15 minutes. Engine 12 is attacking a fire on the alpha flank and will establish.

Firefighters are en route to a vegetation fire near a major roadway.

SDFD DISP 7B · 0:28
Engine 12, Truck 12, vegetation fire, 8 Golf, 8 Hotel. Eastbound 94 at Kelton Road. Engine 12, Truck 12, vegetation fire, 8 Golf. Engine 42, Medical aid, 7 Echo 7 Foxtrot, 11878 Avenue of Industry, Cross Street Innovation Drive. Engine 42, 7 Echo 7 Foxtrot.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a vegetation fire in the area.

SDFD DISP 7B · 0:12
Engine 19, vegetation fire, 8 Golf 8 Hotel, eastbound 94 at Kelton Road. Engine 19, vegetation fire, 8 Golf 8 Hotel.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at CA-94 E & Kelton Rd.

A medical unit is on scene, and DMS has acknowledged the request for medical support.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:18
Metro 94 IC. 94 IC. Metro 94 IC, you can show Medic 26 at scene. Can you confirm if anyone from DMS has acknowledged the request and gone responding? Metro copy, Medic 26 is at scene requesting DMS as acknowledged.

Firefighters have overhauled spot fires on the south side of the drainage and are cutting a line on Division Alpha.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:15
Division Alpha, Rush 12. Rush 12, Division Alpha. Spot fires on the south side of the drainage are overhauled. We've cut a line around them. We're heading back out, and we'll start cutting line on Division Alpha.

According to firefighters, they have requested medical support and an ambulance for rehabilitation purposes on scene.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:30
Metro 94 IC. 94 IC. Metro from 94 IC, requesting DMS and one ALS ambulance, no code response for rehab. 94 IC, Metro copies, requesting EMS and one ALS, non-code for rehab. Metro 94 IC, that's DMS, duty medical support, and correct, one ALS, no code for rehab. Copy, DMS and one ALS, correction, non-code. Thank you.

Firefighters are working to overhaul remaining areas and seeking additional support to expedite efforts.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:13
I think there's one more we got to overhaul.Division Alpha, copy. Division Alpha from, can we get somebody to point some models and make this thing go faster? Division Alpha, copy. I'll see who's available.

Firefighters report that two spot fires on the hill to the west have been extinguished and mopped up.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:30
Brux 12, Division Alpha. Go ahead for Brux 12. Brux 12, Division Alpha, how are we looking with those spot fires? And do you have an ETA until they're cut out and overhauled? Division Alpha, are you calling Brux 12? Brux 12, Division Alpha, how are we looking with those spot fires? Do you have an ETA until they're mopped up? We have the two spot fires that were chasing in the hill to the west, knocked down and mopped up. We are working our way back.

According to firefighters, they are considering using a falling unit to address tall eucalyptus trees on fire.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:17
Operations Division Mike on command. Mike, go for operations. Yeah, it looks like Zulu has a couple of tall eucalyptus trees with fire on the top of them. You can consider getting a falling unit. Operations copies. Zulu Division Mike on command.

Firefighters are addressing a small smoke area mid-slope, coordinating efforts with available resources.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:30
Switch 2, so it looks like shit. Metro, copy, 3, landing Montgomery. Copy, 3, Metro copy, landing Montgomery. Brush 12, Engine 14's due to the hose leg, on TAC. Going for brush 12. Yeah, I can't see where you guys are, but there's another little smoker at mid-sloat. I don't know if you can see it. Are you guys making your way towards that, or do you want us to address that with the hose leg we have down here? Uh, can you see Engine 19?

Firefighters report good progress in containment, with no immediate need for additional resources.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:19
2. Division Alpha, Division Mike on TAC. Division Mike over Division Alpha. I see your perimeter. Looks like you're making good progress. Do you need any additional resources or? Never mind. I'm looking at your

According to firefighters, they are using chainsaws to access and manage small fires in the area.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:21
Firefighter 9 Isaac from Brush 12. Copy, Firefighter 9 Isaac. 9 Isaac, are you still working those ladders? Yeah, I'm working the ladder on, uh, right below Engine 14. Oh, sorry, Brush 14. Can you head up to the brush rig, grab a chainsaw, some chaps, work your way down this hose way so we can get into these small fires up here? Chainsaw, chaps.

Firefighters are coordinating logistics, including additional resources and support for crews on the scene.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:30
Lies. We all know it's lies. So, just double check your route, please. We all...Operations, Division Alpha. Alpha Operations, can you check with your boats and see if we need to get them lunches? Operations, Division Alpha, I'll check back in with them. We are requesting an additional brush, gray belt, lateral to the Alpha. Division. Operations copies that. We're just seeing if we need to provide food. Metro from 94 IC. 94 IC. Metro from 94 IC. Alright.

Crews report progress in managing spot fires, with efforts to wet down areas proving effective.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:19
Engine 19, Division Mike on TAC. Go for Engine 19. Confirm you've tied in with Division Alpha, any needs? That's affirm, we've tied in. They're working on spot fires down below, and we're wetting everything down up top. We're looking good. I copy. Shorts, copy.

Responding units have been advised to find alternate routes due to a blocked off-ramp near the fire area.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:09
Okay, I copy. The off-ramp from 9040 Kell is extremely blocked, so try to make an alternate route if you can. Alright, copy.

Firefighters are successfully knocking down a bush fire with coordinated efforts.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:12
Division Alpha and Crush 12, confirm we're heading the right way. Crush 12, Division Alpha, that's affirmative. That bush that our firefighters are on right now, we're knocking it down. Copy.

A Citizen user's live video shows a helicopter circling the area.

Firefighters are addressing a new spot fire mid-slope and requesting a brush rig for assistance.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:20
Have Circle of the Fire met up with Division Zulu. Be advised, I am now seeing a spot fire at your 11 o'clock, mid-slope up the hill. Okay, copy that. I'll try to hike up and see it. Also, if you can get a brush rig to drop.

Firefighters are addressing a spot fire between two divisions, requesting an available engine to assist.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:14
Yeah, we got a spot fire in the gap between Alpha and Mike. If we have an available engine, we're pretty tied up up top. Might be able to get some water on it from up above.

Firefighters have halted the fire's forward spread and canceled one helicopter. Additional brush rigs are requested.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:30
3, copy. Engine from Tower 15, warnings to my North. Metro from 94 IC. 94 IC. Metro from 94 IC. We've canceled Copter 11. We have a stop on the Ford rate of spread, and we are requesting two Type 3 engines. Two additional brush rigs for a total of four. IC Metro copies. Canceled Copter 11. 11.

According to firefighters, the fire is spreading along the drainage, requiring additional resources for containment.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:19
And continuing from Division Mike, we do have quite a distance from Kelton to the head of the fire that's running the drainage. I confirm with or concur with Division Zulu's assessment. I'll take, like I said, at least one type 1 or type 3 available. Copy that.

The fire has spread to approximately two acres, moving east along the drainage.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:25
That's kind of hard to tell from my location how far it's pushing east, but my best guess is going to be two acres at this point. Pushing eastbound along the drainage towards Kelton. Okay, copy that, and be advised that Battalion 57 is assuming operations. Break, Division Alpha from IC on command. IC Division Alpha.

Firefighters are assessing the fire's acreage.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:20
Division Zulu from IC on command. Go for Zulu. Zulu, Battalion 2 is en route to take over Division Zulu. And can you give us an approximation of the acreage from your location?

A Citizen user's live video shows a helicopter dumping water on the fire, as the area fills with smoke. Police are seen blocking an intersection from a distance.

Firefighters are using a natural barrier to help contain the fire, which is moving eastward. Additional resources are being requested.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:30
IC from Zulu. IC from Zulu on Acuff. Zulu IC, go ahead. I made my way down to the Zulu flank. I'm walking along a drainage here. Looks like we have a natural barrier with a good drainage and the fire's just pushing eastbound towards Kelton. We're waiting to extend our hose line before we can, until we get some more water in our hose way over here. Zulu IC, copy that. We're preparing an additional resource request. What do you need for your division? We're preparing an additional resource request. What do you need for your division?

A second helicopter is now responding to assist with the fire containment efforts.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:30
Copter 3 from 94 IC on 8 Golf, command. Copter 3, go ahead, IC. Copter 3, 94 IC, just want to confirm you're aware, Copter 11 is also responding, and we're going to get you on Air to Ground 3. Copter 3 copies that. You're aware, Copter 11 responding, and we'll switch to Air to Ground 3. IC, Division Mike on command. Division Mike, go for IC. I'll take your next available resource. Thank you.

Fire crews are adjusting their approach due to a blocked off-ramp, redirecting to tackle a spot fire nearby.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:24
Engine 11. Division Mike on TAC, are you coming through? Division Mike, Engine 11, copy that. The off-ramp is blocked. We're going to have to go down to Federal and come back around the other way. 19, Division Mike on TAC. Go for it, Division Mike. 19, why don't you guys back all the way down here and take this spot fire down here along the Kilton. Copy that.

Crews are repositioning resources to prevent the fire from spreading across the road.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:30
IC Division Mike on command. Division Mike, go for IC. Yeah, rather than putting an engine over there on Zircon, why don't we put them on the Kelton? They can take this eastern front so it doesn't jump the road and get into the vegetation on their side. Division Mike from IC, I assigned you Engine 11. You can assign them as you see fit on your division. We'll work on establishing division breaks. Engine 11. Copter 11, confirm your response.

Additional firefighting resources are responding to assist with the vegetation fire.

SDFD Admin 7A · 0:12
Metro, Ops 4. Ops 4. Can you show me responding to the vegetation fire? Add me to it, please. Ops 4, Metro copies. I'll show you responding to the vegetation fire.

A Citizen user's live video shows heavy white smoke rising from a distance,

Firefighters have organized into divisions to better manage the containment efforts.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:30
Engine 14 from 94 IC on command. 94 IC, will you call Engine 14, take off? Engine 14, that's affirmative. Your assignment is Division Zulu. Tie in with Engine 12, they're going to go to the left from the off-ramp for Alpha. Again, Engine 14, you're Zulu. 14, copy, Zulu. IC, Brush 14 on scene. Brush 14, 94 IC, you're assigned to Division Zulu. 10-4.

A battalion unit has taken command of the firefighting efforts.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:20
4, I'm clear of Inferno now.Metro from Battalion 6. Battalion 6. Metro, Battalion 6 is assuming 94 IC. Battalion 6, copy, assuming 94 IC. Battalion 1 from 94 IC on command, 8 Golf.

A helicopter has been deployed to assist firefighters in containing the vegetation fire.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:02
94, I see. You now have Copter 11 added.

Firefighters are actively working to contain the fire, which threatens nearby homes within 10 to 15 minutes.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:26
This does have a potential to reach 5 acres. Homes will be threatened in the next 10 to 15 minutes. Engine 12 is attacking the fire on the Alpha side, establishing 94 IC. Additionally, your units, additional units are Engine 19, Engine 11, Engine 14, Brush 12, Brush 14, Battalion 6, Battalion 1, Shift Commander 1, and Copter 3. Stand by for additional. Engine 94 IC, copy.

Firefighters report a 100-by-100 vegetation fire that could spread to 5 acres, threatening homes soon.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:31
on the west end. I'll be, we're right behind you here. Metro Engine 12, 8 call. Engine 12. Metro Engine 12 is at scene. We have a 100 by 100 vegetation fire. Medium fuels, moderate rate of spread. We have the potential for 5 acres. Potential for homes to be threatened in about 10 to 15 minutes. Engine 12 is attacking a fire on the alpha flank and will establish.

Firefighters are en route to a vegetation fire near a major roadway.

SDFD DISP 7B · 0:28
Engine 12, Truck 12, vegetation fire, 8 Golf, 8 Hotel. Eastbound 94 at Kelton Road. Engine 12, Truck 12, vegetation fire, 8 Golf. Engine 42, Medical aid, 7 Echo 7 Foxtrot, 11878 Avenue of Industry, Cross Street Innovation Drive. Engine 42, 7 Echo 7 Foxtrot.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a vegetation fire in the area.

SDFD DISP 7B · 0:12
Engine 19, vegetation fire, 8 Golf 8 Hotel, eastbound 94 at Kelton Road. Engine 19, vegetation fire, 8 Golf 8 Hotel.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at CA-94 E & Kelton Rd.

A medical unit is on scene, and DMS has acknowledged the request for medical support.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:18
Metro 94 IC. 94 IC. Metro 94 IC, you can show Medic 26 at scene. Can you confirm if anyone from DMS has acknowledged the request and gone responding? Metro copy, Medic 26 is at scene requesting DMS as acknowledged.

Firefighters have overhauled spot fires on the south side of the drainage and are cutting a line on Division Alpha.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:15
Division Alpha, Rush 12. Rush 12, Division Alpha. Spot fires on the south side of the drainage are overhauled. We've cut a line around them. We're heading back out, and we'll start cutting line on Division Alpha.

According to firefighters, they have requested medical support and an ambulance for rehabilitation purposes on scene.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:30
Metro 94 IC. 94 IC. Metro from 94 IC, requesting DMS and one ALS ambulance, no code response for rehab. 94 IC, Metro copies, requesting EMS and one ALS, non-code for rehab. Metro 94 IC, that's DMS, duty medical support, and correct, one ALS, no code for rehab. Copy, DMS and one ALS, correction, non-code. Thank you.

Firefighters are working to overhaul remaining areas and seeking additional support to expedite efforts.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:13
I think there's one more we got to overhaul.Division Alpha, copy. Division Alpha from, can we get somebody to point some models and make this thing go faster? Division Alpha, copy. I'll see who's available.

Firefighters report that two spot fires on the hill to the west have been extinguished and mopped up.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:30
Brux 12, Division Alpha. Go ahead for Brux 12. Brux 12, Division Alpha, how are we looking with those spot fires? And do you have an ETA until they're cut out and overhauled? Division Alpha, are you calling Brux 12? Brux 12, Division Alpha, how are we looking with those spot fires? Do you have an ETA until they're mopped up? We have the two spot fires that were chasing in the hill to the west, knocked down and mopped up. We are working our way back.

According to firefighters, they are considering using a falling unit to address tall eucalyptus trees on fire.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:17
Operations Division Mike on command. Mike, go for operations. Yeah, it looks like Zulu has a couple of tall eucalyptus trees with fire on the top of them. You can consider getting a falling unit. Operations copies. Zulu Division Mike on command.

Firefighters are addressing a small smoke area mid-slope, coordinating efforts with available resources.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:30
Switch 2, so it looks like shit. Metro, copy, 3, landing Montgomery. Copy, 3, Metro copy, landing Montgomery. Brush 12, Engine 14's due to the hose leg, on TAC. Going for brush 12. Yeah, I can't see where you guys are, but there's another little smoker at mid-sloat. I don't know if you can see it. Are you guys making your way towards that, or do you want us to address that with the hose leg we have down here? Uh, can you see Engine 19?

Firefighters report good progress in containment, with no immediate need for additional resources.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:19
2. Division Alpha, Division Mike on TAC. Division Mike over Division Alpha. I see your perimeter. Looks like you're making good progress. Do you need any additional resources or? Never mind. I'm looking at your

According to firefighters, they are using chainsaws to access and manage small fires in the area.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:21
Firefighter 9 Isaac from Brush 12. Copy, Firefighter 9 Isaac. 9 Isaac, are you still working those ladders? Yeah, I'm working the ladder on, uh, right below Engine 14. Oh, sorry, Brush 14. Can you head up to the brush rig, grab a chainsaw, some chaps, work your way down this hose way so we can get into these small fires up here? Chainsaw, chaps.

Firefighters are coordinating logistics, including additional resources and support for crews on the scene.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:30
Lies. We all know it's lies. So, just double check your route, please. We all...Operations, Division Alpha. Alpha Operations, can you check with your boats and see if we need to get them lunches? Operations, Division Alpha, I'll check back in with them. We are requesting an additional brush, gray belt, lateral to the Alpha. Division. Operations copies that. We're just seeing if we need to provide food. Metro from 94 IC. 94 IC. Metro from 94 IC. Alright.

Crews report progress in managing spot fires, with efforts to wet down areas proving effective.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:19
Engine 19, Division Mike on TAC. Go for Engine 19. Confirm you've tied in with Division Alpha, any needs? That's affirm, we've tied in. They're working on spot fires down below, and we're wetting everything down up top. We're looking good. I copy. Shorts, copy.

Responding units have been advised to find alternate routes due to a blocked off-ramp near the fire area.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:09
Okay, I copy. The off-ramp from 9040 Kell is extremely blocked, so try to make an alternate route if you can. Alright, copy.

Firefighters are successfully knocking down a bush fire with coordinated efforts.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:12
Division Alpha and Crush 12, confirm we're heading the right way. Crush 12, Division Alpha, that's affirmative. That bush that our firefighters are on right now, we're knocking it down. Copy.

A Citizen user's live video shows a helicopter circling the area.

Firefighters are addressing a new spot fire mid-slope and requesting a brush rig for assistance.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:20
Have Circle of the Fire met up with Division Zulu. Be advised, I am now seeing a spot fire at your 11 o'clock, mid-slope up the hill. Okay, copy that. I'll try to hike up and see it. Also, if you can get a brush rig to drop.

Firefighters are addressing a spot fire between two divisions, requesting an available engine to assist.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:14
Yeah, we got a spot fire in the gap between Alpha and Mike. If we have an available engine, we're pretty tied up up top. Might be able to get some water on it from up above.

Firefighters have halted the fire's forward spread and canceled one helicopter. Additional brush rigs are requested.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:30
3, copy. Engine from Tower 15, warnings to my North. Metro from 94 IC. 94 IC. Metro from 94 IC. We've canceled Copter 11. We have a stop on the Ford rate of spread, and we are requesting two Type 3 engines. Two additional brush rigs for a total of four. IC Metro copies. Canceled Copter 11. 11.

According to firefighters, the fire is spreading along the drainage, requiring additional resources for containment.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:19
And continuing from Division Mike, we do have quite a distance from Kelton to the head of the fire that's running the drainage. I confirm with or concur with Division Zulu's assessment. I'll take, like I said, at least one type 1 or type 3 available. Copy that.

The fire has spread to approximately two acres, moving east along the drainage.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:25
That's kind of hard to tell from my location how far it's pushing east, but my best guess is going to be two acres at this point. Pushing eastbound along the drainage towards Kelton. Okay, copy that, and be advised that Battalion 57 is assuming operations. Break, Division Alpha from IC on command. IC Division Alpha.

Firefighters are assessing the fire's acreage.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:20
Division Zulu from IC on command. Go for Zulu. Zulu, Battalion 2 is en route to take over Division Zulu. And can you give us an approximation of the acreage from your location?

A Citizen user's live video shows a helicopter dumping water on the fire, as the area fills with smoke. Police are seen blocking an intersection from a distance.

Firefighters are using a natural barrier to help contain the fire, which is moving eastward. Additional resources are being requested.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:30
IC from Zulu. IC from Zulu on Acuff. Zulu IC, go ahead. I made my way down to the Zulu flank. I'm walking along a drainage here. Looks like we have a natural barrier with a good drainage and the fire's just pushing eastbound towards Kelton. We're waiting to extend our hose line before we can, until we get some more water in our hose way over here. Zulu IC, copy that. We're preparing an additional resource request. What do you need for your division? We're preparing an additional resource request. What do you need for your division?

A second helicopter is now responding to assist with the fire containment efforts.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:30
Copter 3 from 94 IC on 8 Golf, command. Copter 3, go ahead, IC. Copter 3, 94 IC, just want to confirm you're aware, Copter 11 is also responding, and we're going to get you on Air to Ground 3. Copter 3 copies that. You're aware, Copter 11 responding, and we'll switch to Air to Ground 3. IC, Division Mike on command. Division Mike, go for IC. I'll take your next available resource. Thank you.

Fire crews are adjusting their approach due to a blocked off-ramp, redirecting to tackle a spot fire nearby.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:24
Engine 11. Division Mike on TAC, are you coming through? Division Mike, Engine 11, copy that. The off-ramp is blocked. We're going to have to go down to Federal and come back around the other way. 19, Division Mike on TAC. Go for it, Division Mike. 19, why don't you guys back all the way down here and take this spot fire down here along the Kilton. Copy that.

Crews are repositioning resources to prevent the fire from spreading across the road.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:30
IC Division Mike on command. Division Mike, go for IC. Yeah, rather than putting an engine over there on Zircon, why don't we put them on the Kelton? They can take this eastern front so it doesn't jump the road and get into the vegetation on their side. Division Mike from IC, I assigned you Engine 11. You can assign them as you see fit on your division. We'll work on establishing division breaks. Engine 11. Copter 11, confirm your response.

Additional firefighting resources are responding to assist with the vegetation fire.

SDFD Admin 7A · 0:12
Metro, Ops 4. Ops 4. Can you show me responding to the vegetation fire? Add me to it, please. Ops 4, Metro copies. I'll show you responding to the vegetation fire.

A Citizen user's live video shows heavy white smoke rising from a distance,

Firefighters have organized into divisions to better manage the containment efforts.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:30
Engine 14 from 94 IC on command. 94 IC, will you call Engine 14, take off? Engine 14, that's affirmative. Your assignment is Division Zulu. Tie in with Engine 12, they're going to go to the left from the off-ramp for Alpha. Again, Engine 14, you're Zulu. 14, copy, Zulu. IC, Brush 14 on scene. Brush 14, 94 IC, you're assigned to Division Zulu. 10-4.

A battalion unit has taken command of the firefighting efforts.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:20
4, I'm clear of Inferno now.Metro from Battalion 6. Battalion 6. Metro, Battalion 6 is assuming 94 IC. Battalion 6, copy, assuming 94 IC. Battalion 1 from 94 IC on command, 8 Golf.

A helicopter has been deployed to assist firefighters in containing the vegetation fire.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:02
94, I see. You now have Copter 11 added.

Firefighters are actively working to contain the fire, which threatens nearby homes within 10 to 15 minutes.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:26
This does have a potential to reach 5 acres. Homes will be threatened in the next 10 to 15 minutes. Engine 12 is attacking the fire on the Alpha side, establishing 94 IC. Additionally, your units, additional units are Engine 19, Engine 11, Engine 14, Brush 12, Brush 14, Battalion 6, Battalion 1, Shift Commander 1, and Copter 3. Stand by for additional. Engine 94 IC, copy.

Firefighters report a 100-by-100 vegetation fire that could spread to 5 acres, threatening homes soon.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:31
on the west end. I'll be, we're right behind you here. Metro Engine 12, 8 call. Engine 12. Metro Engine 12 is at scene. We have a 100 by 100 vegetation fire. Medium fuels, moderate rate of spread. We have the potential for 5 acres. Potential for homes to be threatened in about 10 to 15 minutes. Engine 12 is attacking a fire on the alpha flank and will establish.

Firefighters are en route to a vegetation fire near a major roadway.

SDFD DISP 7B · 0:28
Engine 12, Truck 12, vegetation fire, 8 Golf, 8 Hotel. Eastbound 94 at Kelton Road. Engine 12, Truck 12, vegetation fire, 8 Golf. Engine 42, Medical aid, 7 Echo 7 Foxtrot, 11878 Avenue of Industry, Cross Street Innovation Drive. Engine 42, 7 Echo 7 Foxtrot.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a vegetation fire in the area.

SDFD DISP 7B · 0:12
Engine 19, vegetation fire, 8 Golf 8 Hotel, eastbound 94 at Kelton Road. Engine 19, vegetation fire, 8 Golf 8 Hotel.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at CA-94 E & Kelton Rd.

A medical unit is on scene, and DMS has acknowledged the request for medical support.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:18
Metro 94 IC. 94 IC. Metro 94 IC, you can show Medic 26 at scene. Can you confirm if anyone from DMS has acknowledged the request and gone responding? Metro copy, Medic 26 is at scene requesting DMS as acknowledged.

Firefighters have overhauled spot fires on the south side of the drainage and are cutting a line on Division Alpha.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:15
Division Alpha, Rush 12. Rush 12, Division Alpha. Spot fires on the south side of the drainage are overhauled. We've cut a line around them. We're heading back out, and we'll start cutting line on Division Alpha.

According to firefighters, they have requested medical support and an ambulance for rehabilitation purposes on scene.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:30
Metro 94 IC. 94 IC. Metro from 94 IC, requesting DMS and one ALS ambulance, no code response for rehab. 94 IC, Metro copies, requesting EMS and one ALS, non-code for rehab. Metro 94 IC, that's DMS, duty medical support, and correct, one ALS, no code for rehab. Copy, DMS and one ALS, correction, non-code. Thank you.

Firefighters are working to overhaul remaining areas and seeking additional support to expedite efforts.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:13
I think there's one more we got to overhaul.Division Alpha, copy. Division Alpha from, can we get somebody to point some models and make this thing go faster? Division Alpha, copy. I'll see who's available.

Firefighters report that two spot fires on the hill to the west have been extinguished and mopped up.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:30
Brux 12, Division Alpha. Go ahead for Brux 12. Brux 12, Division Alpha, how are we looking with those spot fires? And do you have an ETA until they're cut out and overhauled? Division Alpha, are you calling Brux 12? Brux 12, Division Alpha, how are we looking with those spot fires? Do you have an ETA until they're mopped up? We have the two spot fires that were chasing in the hill to the west, knocked down and mopped up. We are working our way back.

According to firefighters, they are considering using a falling unit to address tall eucalyptus trees on fire.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:17
Operations Division Mike on command. Mike, go for operations. Yeah, it looks like Zulu has a couple of tall eucalyptus trees with fire on the top of them. You can consider getting a falling unit. Operations copies. Zulu Division Mike on command.

Firefighters are addressing a small smoke area mid-slope, coordinating efforts with available resources.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:30
Switch 2, so it looks like shit. Metro, copy, 3, landing Montgomery. Copy, 3, Metro copy, landing Montgomery. Brush 12, Engine 14's due to the hose leg, on TAC. Going for brush 12. Yeah, I can't see where you guys are, but there's another little smoker at mid-sloat. I don't know if you can see it. Are you guys making your way towards that, or do you want us to address that with the hose leg we have down here? Uh, can you see Engine 19?

Firefighters report good progress in containment, with no immediate need for additional resources.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:19
2. Division Alpha, Division Mike on TAC. Division Mike over Division Alpha. I see your perimeter. Looks like you're making good progress. Do you need any additional resources or? Never mind. I'm looking at your

According to firefighters, they are using chainsaws to access and manage small fires in the area.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:21
Firefighter 9 Isaac from Brush 12. Copy, Firefighter 9 Isaac. 9 Isaac, are you still working those ladders? Yeah, I'm working the ladder on, uh, right below Engine 14. Oh, sorry, Brush 14. Can you head up to the brush rig, grab a chainsaw, some chaps, work your way down this hose way so we can get into these small fires up here? Chainsaw, chaps.

Firefighters are coordinating logistics, including additional resources and support for crews on the scene.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:30
Lies. We all know it's lies. So, just double check your route, please. We all...Operations, Division Alpha. Alpha Operations, can you check with your boats and see if we need to get them lunches? Operations, Division Alpha, I'll check back in with them. We are requesting an additional brush, gray belt, lateral to the Alpha. Division. Operations copies that. We're just seeing if we need to provide food. Metro from 94 IC. 94 IC. Metro from 94 IC. Alright.

Crews report progress in managing spot fires, with efforts to wet down areas proving effective.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:19
Engine 19, Division Mike on TAC. Go for Engine 19. Confirm you've tied in with Division Alpha, any needs? That's affirm, we've tied in. They're working on spot fires down below, and we're wetting everything down up top. We're looking good. I copy. Shorts, copy.

Responding units have been advised to find alternate routes due to a blocked off-ramp near the fire area.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:09
Okay, I copy. The off-ramp from 9040 Kell is extremely blocked, so try to make an alternate route if you can. Alright, copy.

Firefighters are successfully knocking down a bush fire with coordinated efforts.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:12
Division Alpha and Crush 12, confirm we're heading the right way. Crush 12, Division Alpha, that's affirmative. That bush that our firefighters are on right now, we're knocking it down. Copy.

A Citizen user's live video shows a helicopter circling the area.

Firefighters are addressing a new spot fire mid-slope and requesting a brush rig for assistance.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:20
Have Circle of the Fire met up with Division Zulu. Be advised, I am now seeing a spot fire at your 11 o'clock, mid-slope up the hill. Okay, copy that. I'll try to hike up and see it. Also, if you can get a brush rig to drop.

Firefighters are addressing a spot fire between two divisions, requesting an available engine to assist.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:14
Yeah, we got a spot fire in the gap between Alpha and Mike. If we have an available engine, we're pretty tied up up top. Might be able to get some water on it from up above.

Firefighters have halted the fire's forward spread and canceled one helicopter. Additional brush rigs are requested.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:30
3, copy. Engine from Tower 15, warnings to my North. Metro from 94 IC. 94 IC. Metro from 94 IC. We've canceled Copter 11. We have a stop on the Ford rate of spread, and we are requesting two Type 3 engines. Two additional brush rigs for a total of four. IC Metro copies. Canceled Copter 11. 11.

According to firefighters, the fire is spreading along the drainage, requiring additional resources for containment.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:19
And continuing from Division Mike, we do have quite a distance from Kelton to the head of the fire that's running the drainage. I confirm with or concur with Division Zulu's assessment. I'll take, like I said, at least one type 1 or type 3 available. Copy that.

The fire has spread to approximately two acres, moving east along the drainage.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:25
That's kind of hard to tell from my location how far it's pushing east, but my best guess is going to be two acres at this point. Pushing eastbound along the drainage towards Kelton. Okay, copy that, and be advised that Battalion 57 is assuming operations. Break, Division Alpha from IC on command. IC Division Alpha.

Firefighters are assessing the fire's acreage.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:20
Division Zulu from IC on command. Go for Zulu. Zulu, Battalion 2 is en route to take over Division Zulu. And can you give us an approximation of the acreage from your location?

A Citizen user's live video shows a helicopter dumping water on the fire, as the area fills with smoke. Police are seen blocking an intersection from a distance.

Firefighters are using a natural barrier to help contain the fire, which is moving eastward. Additional resources are being requested.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:30
IC from Zulu. IC from Zulu on Acuff. Zulu IC, go ahead. I made my way down to the Zulu flank. I'm walking along a drainage here. Looks like we have a natural barrier with a good drainage and the fire's just pushing eastbound towards Kelton. We're waiting to extend our hose line before we can, until we get some more water in our hose way over here. Zulu IC, copy that. We're preparing an additional resource request. What do you need for your division? We're preparing an additional resource request. What do you need for your division?

A second helicopter is now responding to assist with the fire containment efforts.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:30
Copter 3 from 94 IC on 8 Golf, command. Copter 3, go ahead, IC. Copter 3, 94 IC, just want to confirm you're aware, Copter 11 is also responding, and we're going to get you on Air to Ground 3. Copter 3 copies that. You're aware, Copter 11 responding, and we'll switch to Air to Ground 3. IC, Division Mike on command. Division Mike, go for IC. I'll take your next available resource. Thank you.

Fire crews are adjusting their approach due to a blocked off-ramp, redirecting to tackle a spot fire nearby.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:24
Engine 11. Division Mike on TAC, are you coming through? Division Mike, Engine 11, copy that. The off-ramp is blocked. We're going to have to go down to Federal and come back around the other way. 19, Division Mike on TAC. Go for it, Division Mike. 19, why don't you guys back all the way down here and take this spot fire down here along the Kilton. Copy that.

Crews are repositioning resources to prevent the fire from spreading across the road.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:30
IC Division Mike on command. Division Mike, go for IC. Yeah, rather than putting an engine over there on Zircon, why don't we put them on the Kelton? They can take this eastern front so it doesn't jump the road and get into the vegetation on their side. Division Mike from IC, I assigned you Engine 11. You can assign them as you see fit on your division. We'll work on establishing division breaks. Engine 11. Copter 11, confirm your response.

Additional firefighting resources are responding to assist with the vegetation fire.

SDFD Admin 7A · 0:12
Metro, Ops 4. Ops 4. Can you show me responding to the vegetation fire? Add me to it, please. Ops 4, Metro copies. I'll show you responding to the vegetation fire.

A Citizen user's live video shows heavy white smoke rising from a distance,

Firefighters have organized into divisions to better manage the containment efforts.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:30
Engine 14 from 94 IC on command. 94 IC, will you call Engine 14, take off? Engine 14, that's affirmative. Your assignment is Division Zulu. Tie in with Engine 12, they're going to go to the left from the off-ramp for Alpha. Again, Engine 14, you're Zulu. 14, copy, Zulu. IC, Brush 14 on scene. Brush 14, 94 IC, you're assigned to Division Zulu. 10-4.

A battalion unit has taken command of the firefighting efforts.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:20
4, I'm clear of Inferno now.Metro from Battalion 6. Battalion 6. Metro, Battalion 6 is assuming 94 IC. Battalion 6, copy, assuming 94 IC. Battalion 1 from 94 IC on command, 8 Golf.

A helicopter has been deployed to assist firefighters in containing the vegetation fire.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:02
94, I see. You now have Copter 11 added.

Firefighters are actively working to contain the fire, which threatens nearby homes within 10 to 15 minutes.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:26
This does have a potential to reach 5 acres. Homes will be threatened in the next 10 to 15 minutes. Engine 12 is attacking the fire on the Alpha side, establishing 94 IC. Additionally, your units, additional units are Engine 19, Engine 11, Engine 14, Brush 12, Brush 14, Battalion 6, Battalion 1, Shift Commander 1, and Copter 3. Stand by for additional. Engine 94 IC, copy.

Firefighters report a 100-by-100 vegetation fire that could spread to 5 acres, threatening homes soon.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:31
on the west end. I'll be, we're right behind you here. Metro Engine 12, 8 call. Engine 12. Metro Engine 12 is at scene. We have a 100 by 100 vegetation fire. Medium fuels, moderate rate of spread. We have the potential for 5 acres. Potential for homes to be threatened in about 10 to 15 minutes. Engine 12 is attacking a fire on the alpha flank and will establish.

Firefighters are en route to a vegetation fire near a major roadway.

SDFD DISP 7B · 0:28
Engine 12, Truck 12, vegetation fire, 8 Golf, 8 Hotel. Eastbound 94 at Kelton Road. Engine 12, Truck 12, vegetation fire, 8 Golf. Engine 42, Medical aid, 7 Echo 7 Foxtrot, 11878 Avenue of Industry, Cross Street Innovation Drive. Engine 42, 7 Echo 7 Foxtrot.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a vegetation fire in the area.

SDFD DISP 7B · 0:12
Engine 19, vegetation fire, 8 Golf 8 Hotel, eastbound 94 at Kelton Road. Engine 19, vegetation fire, 8 Golf 8 Hotel.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at CA-94 E & Kelton Rd.

A medical unit is on scene, and DMS has acknowledged the request for medical support.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:18
Metro 94 IC. 94 IC. Metro 94 IC, you can show Medic 26 at scene. Can you confirm if anyone from DMS has acknowledged the request and gone responding? Metro copy, Medic 26 is at scene requesting DMS as acknowledged.

Firefighters have overhauled spot fires on the south side of the drainage and are cutting a line on Division Alpha.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:15
Division Alpha, Rush 12. Rush 12, Division Alpha. Spot fires on the south side of the drainage are overhauled. We've cut a line around them. We're heading back out, and we'll start cutting line on Division Alpha.

According to firefighters, they have requested medical support and an ambulance for rehabilitation purposes on scene.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:30
Metro 94 IC. 94 IC. Metro from 94 IC, requesting DMS and one ALS ambulance, no code response for rehab. 94 IC, Metro copies, requesting EMS and one ALS, non-code for rehab. Metro 94 IC, that's DMS, duty medical support, and correct, one ALS, no code for rehab. Copy, DMS and one ALS, correction, non-code. Thank you.

Firefighters are working to overhaul remaining areas and seeking additional support to expedite efforts.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:13
I think there's one more we got to overhaul.Division Alpha, copy. Division Alpha from, can we get somebody to point some models and make this thing go faster? Division Alpha, copy. I'll see who's available.

Firefighters report that two spot fires on the hill to the west have been extinguished and mopped up.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:30
Brux 12, Division Alpha. Go ahead for Brux 12. Brux 12, Division Alpha, how are we looking with those spot fires? And do you have an ETA until they're cut out and overhauled? Division Alpha, are you calling Brux 12? Brux 12, Division Alpha, how are we looking with those spot fires? Do you have an ETA until they're mopped up? We have the two spot fires that were chasing in the hill to the west, knocked down and mopped up. We are working our way back.

According to firefighters, they are considering using a falling unit to address tall eucalyptus trees on fire.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:17
Operations Division Mike on command. Mike, go for operations. Yeah, it looks like Zulu has a couple of tall eucalyptus trees with fire on the top of them. You can consider getting a falling unit. Operations copies. Zulu Division Mike on command.

Firefighters are addressing a small smoke area mid-slope, coordinating efforts with available resources.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:30
Switch 2, so it looks like shit. Metro, copy, 3, landing Montgomery. Copy, 3, Metro copy, landing Montgomery. Brush 12, Engine 14's due to the hose leg, on TAC. Going for brush 12. Yeah, I can't see where you guys are, but there's another little smoker at mid-sloat. I don't know if you can see it. Are you guys making your way towards that, or do you want us to address that with the hose leg we have down here? Uh, can you see Engine 19?

Firefighters report good progress in containment, with no immediate need for additional resources.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:19
2. Division Alpha, Division Mike on TAC. Division Mike over Division Alpha. I see your perimeter. Looks like you're making good progress. Do you need any additional resources or? Never mind. I'm looking at your

According to firefighters, they are using chainsaws to access and manage small fires in the area.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:21
Firefighter 9 Isaac from Brush 12. Copy, Firefighter 9 Isaac. 9 Isaac, are you still working those ladders? Yeah, I'm working the ladder on, uh, right below Engine 14. Oh, sorry, Brush 14. Can you head up to the brush rig, grab a chainsaw, some chaps, work your way down this hose way so we can get into these small fires up here? Chainsaw, chaps.

Firefighters are coordinating logistics, including additional resources and support for crews on the scene.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:30
Lies. We all know it's lies. So, just double check your route, please. We all...Operations, Division Alpha. Alpha Operations, can you check with your boats and see if we need to get them lunches? Operations, Division Alpha, I'll check back in with them. We are requesting an additional brush, gray belt, lateral to the Alpha. Division. Operations copies that. We're just seeing if we need to provide food. Metro from 94 IC. 94 IC. Metro from 94 IC. Alright.

Crews report progress in managing spot fires, with efforts to wet down areas proving effective.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:19
Engine 19, Division Mike on TAC. Go for Engine 19. Confirm you've tied in with Division Alpha, any needs? That's affirm, we've tied in. They're working on spot fires down below, and we're wetting everything down up top. We're looking good. I copy. Shorts, copy.

Responding units have been advised to find alternate routes due to a blocked off-ramp near the fire area.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:09
Okay, I copy. The off-ramp from 9040 Kell is extremely blocked, so try to make an alternate route if you can. Alright, copy.

Firefighters are successfully knocking down a bush fire with coordinated efforts.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:12
Division Alpha and Crush 12, confirm we're heading the right way. Crush 12, Division Alpha, that's affirmative. That bush that our firefighters are on right now, we're knocking it down. Copy.

A Citizen user's live video shows a helicopter circling the area.

Firefighters are addressing a new spot fire mid-slope and requesting a brush rig for assistance.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:20
Have Circle of the Fire met up with Division Zulu. Be advised, I am now seeing a spot fire at your 11 o'clock, mid-slope up the hill. Okay, copy that. I'll try to hike up and see it. Also, if you can get a brush rig to drop.

Firefighters are addressing a spot fire between two divisions, requesting an available engine to assist.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:14
Yeah, we got a spot fire in the gap between Alpha and Mike. If we have an available engine, we're pretty tied up up top. Might be able to get some water on it from up above.

Firefighters have halted the fire's forward spread and canceled one helicopter. Additional brush rigs are requested.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:30
3, copy. Engine from Tower 15, warnings to my North. Metro from 94 IC. 94 IC. Metro from 94 IC. We've canceled Copter 11. We have a stop on the Ford rate of spread, and we are requesting two Type 3 engines. Two additional brush rigs for a total of four. IC Metro copies. Canceled Copter 11. 11.

According to firefighters, the fire is spreading along the drainage, requiring additional resources for containment.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:19
And continuing from Division Mike, we do have quite a distance from Kelton to the head of the fire that's running the drainage. I confirm with or concur with Division Zulu's assessment. I'll take, like I said, at least one type 1 or type 3 available. Copy that.

The fire has spread to approximately two acres, moving east along the drainage.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:25
That's kind of hard to tell from my location how far it's pushing east, but my best guess is going to be two acres at this point. Pushing eastbound along the drainage towards Kelton. Okay, copy that, and be advised that Battalion 57 is assuming operations. Break, Division Alpha from IC on command. IC Division Alpha.

Firefighters are assessing the fire's acreage.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:20
Division Zulu from IC on command. Go for Zulu. Zulu, Battalion 2 is en route to take over Division Zulu. And can you give us an approximation of the acreage from your location?

A Citizen user's live video shows a helicopter dumping water on the fire, as the area fills with smoke. Police are seen blocking an intersection from a distance.

Firefighters are using a natural barrier to help contain the fire, which is moving eastward. Additional resources are being requested.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:30
IC from Zulu. IC from Zulu on Acuff. Zulu IC, go ahead. I made my way down to the Zulu flank. I'm walking along a drainage here. Looks like we have a natural barrier with a good drainage and the fire's just pushing eastbound towards Kelton. We're waiting to extend our hose line before we can, until we get some more water in our hose way over here. Zulu IC, copy that. We're preparing an additional resource request. What do you need for your division? We're preparing an additional resource request. What do you need for your division?

A second helicopter is now responding to assist with the fire containment efforts.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:30
Copter 3 from 94 IC on 8 Golf, command. Copter 3, go ahead, IC. Copter 3, 94 IC, just want to confirm you're aware, Copter 11 is also responding, and we're going to get you on Air to Ground 3. Copter 3 copies that. You're aware, Copter 11 responding, and we'll switch to Air to Ground 3. IC, Division Mike on command. Division Mike, go for IC. I'll take your next available resource. Thank you.

Fire crews are adjusting their approach due to a blocked off-ramp, redirecting to tackle a spot fire nearby.

SDFD TAC 8H · 0:24
Engine 11. Division Mike on TAC, are you coming through? Division Mike, Engine 11, copy that. The off-ramp is blocked. We're going to have to go down to Federal and come back around the other way. 19, Division Mike on TAC. Go for it, Division Mike. 19, why don't you guys back all the way down here and take this spot fire down here along the Kilton. Copy that.

Crews are repositioning resources to prevent the fire from spreading across the road.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:30
IC Division Mike on command. Division Mike, go for IC. Yeah, rather than putting an engine over there on Zircon, why don't we put them on the Kelton? They can take this eastern front so it doesn't jump the road and get into the vegetation on their side. Division Mike from IC, I assigned you Engine 11. You can assign them as you see fit on your division. We'll work on establishing division breaks. Engine 11. Copter 11, confirm your response.

Additional firefighting resources are responding to assist with the vegetation fire.

SDFD Admin 7A · 0:12
Metro, Ops 4. Ops 4. Can you show me responding to the vegetation fire? Add me to it, please. Ops 4, Metro copies. I'll show you responding to the vegetation fire.

A Citizen user's live video shows heavy white smoke rising from a distance,

Firefighters have organized into divisions to better manage the containment efforts.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:30
Engine 14 from 94 IC on command. 94 IC, will you call Engine 14, take off? Engine 14, that's affirmative. Your assignment is Division Zulu. Tie in with Engine 12, they're going to go to the left from the off-ramp for Alpha. Again, Engine 14, you're Zulu. 14, copy, Zulu. IC, Brush 14 on scene. Brush 14, 94 IC, you're assigned to Division Zulu. 10-4.

A battalion unit has taken command of the firefighting efforts.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:20
4, I'm clear of Inferno now.Metro from Battalion 6. Battalion 6. Metro, Battalion 6 is assuming 94 IC. Battalion 6, copy, assuming 94 IC. Battalion 1 from 94 IC on command, 8 Golf.

A helicopter has been deployed to assist firefighters in containing the vegetation fire.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:02
94, I see. You now have Copter 11 added.

Firefighters are actively working to contain the fire, which threatens nearby homes within 10 to 15 minutes.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:26
This does have a potential to reach 5 acres. Homes will be threatened in the next 10 to 15 minutes. Engine 12 is attacking the fire on the Alpha side, establishing 94 IC. Additionally, your units, additional units are Engine 19, Engine 11, Engine 14, Brush 12, Brush 14, Battalion 6, Battalion 1, Shift Commander 1, and Copter 3. Stand by for additional. Engine 94 IC, copy.

Firefighters report a 100-by-100 vegetation fire that could spread to 5 acres, threatening homes soon.

SDFD CMD 8G · 0:31
on the west end. I'll be, we're right behind you here. Metro Engine 12, 8 call. Engine 12. Metro Engine 12 is at scene. We have a 100 by 100 vegetation fire. Medium fuels, moderate rate of spread. We have the potential for 5 acres. Potential for homes to be threatened in about 10 to 15 minutes. Engine 12 is attacking a fire on the alpha flank and will establish.

Firefighters are en route to a vegetation fire near a major roadway.

SDFD DISP 7B · 0:28
Engine 12, Truck 12, vegetation fire, 8 Golf, 8 Hotel. Eastbound 94 at Kelton Road. Engine 12, Truck 12, vegetation fire, 8 Golf. Engine 42, Medical aid, 7 Echo 7 Foxtrot, 11878 Avenue of Industry, Cross Street Innovation Drive. Engine 42, 7 Echo 7 Foxtrot.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a vegetation fire in the area.

SDFD DISP 7B · 0:12
Engine 19, vegetation fire, 8 Golf 8 Hotel, eastbound 94 at Kelton Road. Engine 19, vegetation fire, 8 Golf 8 Hotel.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at CA-94 E & Kelton Rd.

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Per Watch Duty: Liam Winstead • Manager of Operational Intelligence & Mapping 3 minutes ago • Jul 3 at 12:52 PM Forward progress has been stopped, per incident command. The second responding copter has been canceled. 2 additional type 3 engines have been requested.

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seraphsbloodJul 3 at 1:04 PM

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sandiegoUser2302556018Jul 3 at 12:57 PM

Go SDFD!

sandiegoUser1404143014Jul 3 at 12:55 PM

Per Watch Duty: Liam Winstead • Manager of Operational Intelligence & Mapping 3 minutes ago • Jul 3 at 12:52 PM Forward progress has been stopped, per incident command. The second responding copter has been canceled. 2 additional type 3 engines have been requested.

northhollywoodUser2368315006Jul 3 at 12:54 PM

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seraphsbloodJul 3 at 1:04 PM

aint nobody ever say fuck the fire department shoutout sdfd

sandiegoUser2302556018Jul 3 at 12:57 PM

Go SDFD!

sandiegoUser1404143014Jul 3 at 12:55 PM

Per Watch Duty: Liam Winstead • Manager of Operational Intelligence & Mapping 3 minutes ago • Jul 3 at 12:52 PM Forward progress has been stopped, per incident command. The second responding copter has been canceled. 2 additional type 3 engines have been requested.

northhollywoodUser2368315006Jul 3 at 12:54 PM

You wassup

seraphsbloodJul 3 at 1:04 PM

aint nobody ever say fuck the fire department shoutout sdfd

sandiegoUser2302556018Jul 3 at 12:57 PM

Go SDFD!

sandiegoUser1404143014Jul 3 at 12:55 PM

Per Watch Duty: Liam Winstead • Manager of Operational Intelligence & Mapping 3 minutes ago • Jul 3 at 12:52 PM Forward progress has been stopped, per incident command. The second responding copter has been canceled. 2 additional type 3 engines have been requested.

northhollywoodUser2368315006Jul 3 at 12:54 PM

You wassup

seraphsbloodJul 3 at 1:04 PM

aint nobody ever say fuck the fire department shoutout sdfd

sandiegoUser2302556018Jul 3 at 12:57 PM

Go SDFD!

sandiegoUser1404143014Jul 3 at 12:55 PM

Per Watch Duty: Liam Winstead • Manager of Operational Intelligence & Mapping 3 minutes ago • Jul 3 at 12:52 PM Forward progress has been stopped, per incident command. The second responding copter has been canceled. 2 additional type 3 engines have been requested.

northhollywoodUser2368315006Jul 3 at 12:54 PM

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