Trash fire started by transient male near Story Rd overpass, San Jose CA


A transient male started a trash fire near the overpass at Story Road and Knox Avenue. He was seen using clothes to ignite the fire and holding a torch. Police units were not yet at the scene.
Audio|Source: San Jose Fire
02:15
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 2. Trash Fire at Story Road and Knox Avenue. Station 16's area.
00:10
So they fire from Engine 16.
00:13
Engine 16, go ahead.
00:17
We're clearing our call. We can take that next one in our first shift.
00:25
Engine 16, for information, should be on MDC now. We'll show you handling the fire at Story and Knox, and engine two can stand down.
00:35
And this is your copy.
00:41
Further for engine 16,
00:44
PD has a transient male there who is starting a fire with clothes.
00:50
He is heading westbound towards the overpass and PD has no units attached.
00:59
Engine 12, I copy your back in service.
01:05
No, then 12 attaches to that call on our first.
01:12
Engine 12 information should be on the MDC now it's an alpha response is in the parking lot of this address.
01:20
Break engine 18 you can stand down
01:27
16 San Jose did you copy you can stand down
01:34
I copy your back in service continue for engine 12 it's an alpha response 40-year-old male location
01:46
engine 16 senosephine
01:52
Engine 16, the RP is seeing this from a distance. He's stating the mail is still starting fires near the overpass. I also have a torch in his hand. PD has no units attached.
02:07
Edge 65.
02:12
Engine 16, sound as a fire PD, now is a unit in route?
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Location mentioned:
Story Rd & Knox Ave, San Jose, CA 95122
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