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Heard on: Smyth County Public Safety · 1/9/2026 03:20 PM
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Have a working structure fire, near Scratch Gravel Road.
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Smyth County clear.
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Brush pile burn mistaken for structure fire

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a possible structure fire near Scratch Gravel Road in Marion, Virginia. On arrival, responders determined the incident was actually a controlled brush pile burn. The fire posed no threat to nearby structures, and all responding units were canceled once the situation was confirmed.

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Scratch Gravel Rd, Marion, VA 24354
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