Brush fire contained near Mountain View Dr, Rhoadesville VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, deputies responded to a brush fire near Mountain View Drive in Rhoadesville. The fire, approximately one acre in size, moved toward a nearby house before it was brought under control. Crews on scene used tankers to assist in extinguishing the fire, which was eventually contained.
Audio|Heard on: Orange County Fire and EMS
Listen to dispatch call
01:17
Transcript:
00:00
Orange, was this called in by someone driving by or a resident?
00:05
Somebody driving by.
00:07
We currently have two of our deputies out there who advise that it is a brush fire and it's got an anchor that's on fire at this time.
00:12
There is a house, it's about 100 feet away from the fire.
00:16
The closest location is near Mountain View Drive.
00:21
Near Mountain View Drive?
00:25
I'm correct, turn off.
00:31
Orange from Squad 21.
00:34
What's going on?
00:36
We're on scene, got about an acre involved.
00:39
Moving towards your residence, we'll be out with it.
00:41
Chief 21, if you have somebody can grab a tanker, I'd appreciate it.
00:44
Orange, you can show Squad 21 to command.
00:53
Orange from Chief 21, I'm gonna go and grab the tanker.
01:09
Situation under control.
01:14
Fire's knocked down.
01:16
We only need this for a few minutes.
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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:
Mountain View Dr, Rhoadesville, VA 22542
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