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Local firefighter urges QR-code labeling on trailers after three recent chain-related fires
Summary
A firefighter told the MCOG meeting that three trailer-chain-related fires occurred in a short span and urged QR-code labeling on trailers sold in California to show how to install trailer chains; the commenter also suggested low-cost mitigations such as covering chains with fire hose and urged the county to explore registration revenue from commercial vehicles.
An unidentified firefighter told the Mendocino Council of Governments that the region has experienced three trailer-chain-caused fires in a short period and urged immediate action to reduce the risk. The commenter said the incidents included a "pond fire" identified by Sheriff Matt Kendall and a separate fire in Philo and said the common cause was chain drag or improperly secured…
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