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Emergency Incidents
Fire crews canceled after rehab request at industry
Fire
Wood St, California, PA 15419
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were requested to a site on Wood Street in California Borough for rehabilitation support. The incident was later reported as cleaned up, and crews were told to return to the station.
Industrial fire at Bond Industries in California
Fire
Wood St, California, PA 15419
As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters are responding to an active fire at an industrial facility on Wood Street in California Borough. Crews are coordinating water supply from hydrants and tankers, blocking Edwards Street, and directing apparatus to the fire hall and nearby access routes. A ladder truck is being used to spray water onto the fire near a building, and additional units are requested for rehabilitation and standby.
Structure fire causes road closures in California, PA
Fire
California Rd & Edwards St, California, PA 15417
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews are managing traffic control for an active structure fire in the California, PA area. California Road is being fully shut down (from Malden Road toward Edwards Street and up toward Falcon Village), and Edwards Street is also being closed due to downed power lines; officers also reference a possible building collapse in the fire area.
Commercial building fire at Mod Industries
Fire
Wood St, California, PA 15419
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews from multiple stations responded to a reported working commercial structure fire at a business on Wood Street in California. Radio traffic indicated the building may be at risk of exploding at any moment.
Commercial building fire at Mod Industries
Fire
Wood St, California, PA 15419
As discussed during the dispatch call, multiple stations were dispatched to assist with a reported working commercial structure fire at Mod Industries on Wood St in California. Dispatch advised the building may be at risk of exploding.
Industrial building fire with explosions in California
Fire
Wood St, California, PA 15419
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported commercial structure fire at a business on Wood Street, with bright flames, heavy black smoke, and possible building collapse. Radio traffic also reported multiple large explosions and propane tanks blowing inside the building.
Industrial building fire on Wood Street
Fire
Wood St, California, PA 15419
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews respond to a reported building fire at an industrial facility on Wood Street, possibly involving multiple buildings. It is unknown if anyone is inside or if there are any injuries.
Traffic stop on 3rd Street Extension
Traffic
3rd St Ext, California, PA
As discussed during the dispatch call, officers conducted a traffic stop on 3rd Street Extension near the PA-43 North on-ramp. The vehicle’s registration reportedly came back valid, another unit assisted, and the stop was cleared.
Patient transported from Quick Close with belongings left behind
Medical Emergency
3rd St, California, PA 15419
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews are at a convenience store and are transporting a patient to a hospital in the Mon Valley area. Police are requested to secure personal belongings left at the store.
Elderly woman found incoherent in California store
Medical Emergency
3rd St, California, PA
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a medical call at a store on 3rd Street in California for an elderly woman who was reported to be incoherent inside the store. Multiple medic units were dispatched and arrived on scene.
16-year-old female having seizure at university center
Medical Emergency
Riverview Dr, California, PA 15419
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency medical crews respond to a possible seizure involving a juvenile female at the executive conference center near 3rd Street in California Borough. Units are directed to use the executive entrance across from the parking lot.
59-year-old woman in extreme pain after tonsil fell off
Medical Emergency
1st St, California, PA 15419
As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews were dispatched to a medical call at an apartment in the Riverview Apartments on First Street in California Borough for a 59-year-old woman reporting a possible tonsil-related injury and extreme pain.
Child reports assault in apartment domestic dispute
Domestic Dispute
Wood St, California, PA 15419
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatch reports a possible physical domestic dispute at an apartment in Riverwood Apartments on Wood Street in California Borough. A juvenile male caller reports head pain after being pushed against a wall and is locked in a bedroom while the mother is outside screaming. Police and EMS are dispatched to the scene.
Electrical burning odor at Dollar General store
Fire
Wood St, California, PA 15419
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of a strong electrical burning smell in the back room of a Dollar General store near Wood Street in California Borough. Truck 23 arrived and reported a two-story brick building with nothing visible from the outside.
Smell of electrical burning at Dollar General store
Fire
Wood St, California, PA 15419
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a strong smell of smoke and possible electrical burning in a back room at a Dollar General store near Wood Street in California Borough. No smoke or fire was seen at the time of the call.
Smell of burning inside California Dollar General
Fire
Wood St, California, PA 15419
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews from multiple stations are assisting Washington County at a Dollar General on Wood Street in California Borough for a reported smell of something burning inside the building.
Smell of burning reported at Dollar General store
Fire
Wood St, California, PA 15419
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire stations were dispatched to a Dollar General on Wood Street in California Borough for a reported smell of something burning inside the building.
Odor of electrical burning at Dollar General store
Fire
Wood St, California, PA 15419
As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers received a report of a strong smell of smoke and electrical burning in the back room of a Dollar General store on Wood Street in California. No smoke or fire was seen at the time of the call.
Smoke odor reported at California Dollar General
Fire
Wood St, California, PA 15419
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews respond to a possible fire hazard after a strong smell of smoke was reported at a store on Wood Street in California Borough.
Electrical burning reported inside California building
Fire
Wood St, California, PA 15419
As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible electrical burning inside a building near Wood Street in California, Pennsylvania. One unit responded and then staged in the area.
