Multiple brush fires set near Molino Basin Trail, Tucson AZ


Several brush fires were intentionally set near Molino Basin Trailhead on Mount Lemmon. The fires are located around the parking lot bathroom area and are not threatening any buildings at this time.
Audio|Source: Tucson Police/Fire Citywide
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Transcript:
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5-04, 1070 brush at Molino Basin, 10Civize ground on fire, transferred to rural Metro.
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Two, three.
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You're switching a lot.
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Let's see.
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231. 231.
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NJMQ, Code 3[1], Brushfire,
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Mount Lemon, Mouth Plus 5, Malt Lemon, Mial Plus 5, 82 by 3.
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Allspalody.
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Two to the one.
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Radio chat.
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102.
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6-35 with 75 dispatch engine 7-2 in route
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Copy enter 7-2 in route
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Weathernet 12th in Nebraska looks like there's a vehicle stopped in the middle of the intersection. I don't know if it's occupied. It's going to be sector 5 of an 85-233.
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0177.
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Let's go ahead and hold off on that one. You're up for now.
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233.
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542 pwt, 641pwb.
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234.
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104. Step 4.
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122932.
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Code 3[1] brush fire, Mount Lemons, mile plus 5 at Molino Basin Trail,
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approximately 6 to 7 brush fires around the Molino Basin Trail.
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Per calling party seems to be,
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to have been intentionally set.
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Calling party is not in the area.
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It is near the parking lot bathroom area, not near any structures.
Police codes explained
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Code 3: Emergency response with lights and sirens.
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