Fire crews respond to house fire near Richmond Hwy, Gladstone VA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units in Amherst responded to reports of a possible house fire near Richmond Highway. Smoke was visible, but all occupants were safely outside. Crews found light smoke coming from a one‑story wood‑frame home and began investigating the source.
Audio|Heard on: Amherst County Public Safety
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06:7
Transcript:
00:00
Amherst to all fire units, possible structure fire near Richmond Highway.
00:42
Near Richmond Highway.
00:46
Caller stating that smoke is coming out of the home.
00:49
Everyone is out of the home!
01:01
Amherst medic one four en route.
01:41
Amherst Squad 21 is en route to the structure fire with three.
05:37
Amherst Medic 140, we're on scene.
05:39
We got a one-story double-wide structure wood frame.
05:43
Light smoke coming from the front side.
05:50
We are investigating.
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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:
Richmond Hwy, Gladstone, VA 24553
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