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Heard on: San Mateo Country Sheriff · 1/16/2026 04:35 PM
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South County units, fire is going to be en route to Fifth and El Camino Real.
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I got Fifth and El Camino Real near the smoke shop for report of a garbage can on fire.
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Small fire reported near Fifth and El Camino Real

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of a garbage can on fire near Fifth and El Camino Real in San Mateo. The fire appeared to be contained to the trash can area near a smoke shop. No injuries or property damage were mentioned in the radio messages.

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E 5th Ave & N El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94401
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