Brush fire contained near Pritchett Ridge Lane, Charlottesville VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a brush fire near Pritchett Ridge Lane and Watts Passage. The fire spread toward nearby cow fields before it was brought under control by responding units. No injuries or property damage were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Albemarle VA Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:52
Transcript:
00:00
ECC 260, I'm en route to Pritchett Ridge.
00:03
260, brush 65, 260 engine 121, tanker 121, tankers 69 responding near Pritchett Ridge Lane, cross streets of Watts Passage for the brush fire with exposures.
00:21
The caller is advising that there is grass on fire about 30 to 35 feet.
00:28
They advise the fire is spreading toward their cow fields now.
00:33
Thirteen fifty-eight units responding, be advised your closest water source is at the Watts Passage Bridge with Free Bridge Creek.
00:44
It's going to be a standard draft.
00:46
These city units responding to Pritchett Ridge, but we've still got the caller on the line.
00:52
They advise that the fire is getting taller and about to reach the wood line moving away from the house.
00:58
Fourteen oh four.
01:00
ECC from Chief Sixty, can you add a second brush truck?
01:04
That is okay, yes.
01:05
ECC from Brush Sixty Five.
01:08
Brush Sixty Five, go ahead.
01:09
We're on scene of a medium-sized grass fire.
01:11
We'll be pulling a booster wheel.
01:13
Brush 65 Bravo out, command.
01:15
Have the next incoming engine commit to the driveway.
01:19
Understood, brush 65 showing you on scene.
01:22
Medium-sized grass fire.
01:24
Brush 65, you're assuming command.
01:26
Next incoming engine, commit to the driveway.
01:29
1405.
01:30
Tanker 69 on scene.
01:32
Tanker 69, 1406.
01:34
Brush 85 responding on tag 3.
01:36
Brush 85, 1407.
01:38
ECC, tanker 69 alpha, I'll be assuming Pritchett Ridge Command.
01:41
This is tanker 69 alpha in command, 1408.
01:45
Eight six eight from Pritchett Ridge Command, you can stand down.
01:47
All units, Station Six, cancel.
01:49
We're remaining on scene.
01:50
Situation under control.
01:51
Understood, Command.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Pritchett Ridge Ln, Charlottesville, VA 22911
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