Fire burns on island near Nickel Bridge in Richmond, Richmond VA
Fire & ArsonFire crews responded to a fire burning on an island in the James River near the Nickel Bridge in Richmond. The fire is actively burning on an island surrounded by water with no access for firefighting. Nearby railroad tracks have been shut down for safety until the situation is resolved.
Audio|Source: Richmond City Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Richmond from Riverside Command.
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Riverside Command.
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Riverside Command.
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Yeah, I put out what three words in the notes, tables,
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gift,
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people, tables, gift people.
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We finally made it out here.
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It's about two-tenths of a mile from the Nickel Bridge.
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It is on the island, completely surrounded by water, still burning pretty good.
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There is no access.
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So you can return 17 to service,
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and I'll be walking out with 20.
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Proceed, and just to confirm,
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is it all the railroad tracks?
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No,
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it is on the island,
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in the river.
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If you look up that what three words on the map, you'll see what I'm talking about.
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It's off the tracks.
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Proceed. 18, thanks four.
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17 of Rushlander, State Return to Service.
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Riverside Mayor from Richmond.
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Go ahead.
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Yeah, North of Southern has been advised.
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Track has been shut down until further notice.
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Appreciate.
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We're clear the tracks.
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Companies will clear when we're clear the tracks. Companies will clear one ready.
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Let's see, just confirm fires out?
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No, fire is definitely not out.
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You'll probably get more calls as the night goes on.
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But like I said, if you look up that area and then also pass on a night shift that it's in the middle of the river,
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and if they're getting multiple calls, they can just call Battalion 3 and I'll handle it.
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Special copies, 1904.
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Location mentioned:
Boulevard Toll Bridge (The Nickel Bridge), 2000 Pump House Dr, Richmond, VA 23221
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