Transformer explosion causes fire near South Genito Road, Jetersville VA

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/21/2025 05:21 PM

S Genito Rd, Jetersville, VA 23083

Firefighters responded to a transformer explosion and fire near South Genito Road. Burning debris fell onto the driveway and nearby leaves. Units were dispatched to manage the fire and electrical hazard.

Audio|Source: Amelia County Fire & EMS

03:25

Transcript:

00:00

Attention, Company 4 and Company 1 firefighters, please respond to near South Genito Road for a power line or transformer that is arcing.

00:14

Again, near South Genito Road for a transformer that is arcing.

00:20

Callers advising,

00:22

it is popping, but no flames at this time.

00:25

First page, 2021.

00:30

4,5-061 in Route 22.

00:38

Captain 32, go ahead.

00:42

Captain 32, go ahead.

00:48

For the electrical hazard, did you advise, that was near South Genitoba.

00:59

That's 10.4.

01:01

It comes up as near South Genito, but they're telling me near South Genoa Road.

01:08

They also just called back, advised that it did explode,

01:14

and now there's pieces of fire that are dropping down onto the drive and some leaves.

01:24

10-4[1], can you go ahead and page Company 3 and Company 5 for that call? That's going to be in their area.

01:30

I'll be in Route B.O.B.

01:34

10-4[1], copy, speaking for Company 3 and Company 5.

01:37

Yeah, this address would not plop on the mat for any area, wouldn't generate.

01:48

Russell, on the mill.

01:49

You still brush one in the route, too.

01:54

Number rush on a rock heard of two 2020.

01:55

B.O.O.O.O.O.S.

02:10

Attention Company 3 Company 5 Firefighters please respond to near South Genito Road for a transformer that has exploded.

02:20

Again, near South Genito Road for a powerline transformer that is on fire.

02:27

I'll advise it has exploded.

02:29

First base, 2026.

02:36

732 update you can be on the scene.

02:43

Yeah, we're getting 32 on scene, 2029.

02:51

Station 1 to fire command.

02:55

Go ahead, Station 1, the fire command.

03:01

Yeah, ten-four.

03:02

Do you want to bring another unit or just standby?

03:07

You can just stand by right now we've got a power pole that's on fire.

03:13

Brush one, I believe, already ain't proud, is that correct?

03:18

Ten-four.

03:20

You can stand by.

03:23

Thank you.

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10-4: Acknowledgment/Affirmative

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Transformer explosion causes fire near South Genito Road, Jetersville VA

Firefighters responded to a transformer explosion and fire near South Genito Road. Burning debris fell onto the driveway and nearby leaves. Units were dispatched to manage the fire and electrical hazard.

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