Power pole fire near burnt tree causes structure damage, Orange VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a power pole fire near Burnt Tree Road caused arcing and threatened nearby houses. A roof collapsed on the structure's side and a live wire was down on the ground. Firefighters responded and secured the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Greene VA Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
02:35
Transcript:
00:00
Wagon 9 in commanding, and you repeat your last traffic.
00:04
Take the driveway.
00:06
Once you get in the driveway, we'll pull lines.
00:09
We can walk in as we get to knock down.
00:10
It's going to be hot with skiing so far.
00:13
No, we're taking the driveway off of 2.30, correct?
00:17
Not birth 3.
00:20
All units. Pull your traffic unless it's emerging.
00:23
Wagon 9, that's correct.
00:25
We'll protect the driveway on 2.30.
00:31
Matteson's minute for staging the burnt tree.
00:37
Matt is from command priority.
00:41
Good.
00:43
At RC, expedite this location, we've got a power pole on fire,
00:48
arcing looking close to the house,
00:51
also exposing several structures about 50-60 yards away.
00:57
Tenforth, they've been advised to have someone en route.
01:00
We'll call them back an update to expedite.
01:03
Copy that.
01:07
Now, just let RAC know the power to connect for them is to be off a burnt tree.
01:13
Madison, copy.
01:16
Command, it's near Burnt Tree Road.
01:22
Madison copies near Burnt Tree.
01:26
Squad 1 to Command, you have roof collapse on the Charlie side at the Charlie Delta corner.
01:35
Madison, Wagon 9 is on location.
01:38
Wagon 9, 4205.
01:41
Anchor 10 from Pover 10.
01:44
When we get to 15 and 230,
01:46
let's get around you on the left-hand side.
01:47
Madison, Command.
01:50
Go ahead.
01:52
Do you want us to continue requesting new toy from Orange since Rapid Ann is responding?
01:57
CMI, wait one.
01:59
Leave me around to O-Wive No, 5.
02:01
10-4.
02:04
Response 1 in command.
02:06
It appears you may have been pending route collapse on the Charlie side.
02:12
Copy that. We're staying defensive right now.
02:17
Command response one, drop service line has burned through live wire on the ground on the Charlie side.
02:25
See that.
02:28
All you can fire ground security.
02:30
Live line down, Charlie.
02:33
Live line down. Who do you want to see this in that?
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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:
Burnt Tree Wy, Orange, VA 22960
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