Video posted to social media by the Wrightwood Community Services District on Sunday shows a fire engine on State Route 2 struggling to squeeze through stalled traffic and cars illegally parked.
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The crew was trying to respond to an emergency call for service.
"This is absolutely unacceptable. The blatant disregard of the 'no parking' zones puts residents & visitors at risk," the post's caption said.
"We have joined forces with our partner agencies to tackle this all-too-common problem in mountain regions, but the first step is education. THIS is why it's important to respect the 'no parking' zones."
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Officials are reminding the public to follow parking rules and be mindful of "no parking" zones.