Small brush fire put out behind residence, Richmond VA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of smoke and flames behind a house near Navarone Avenue in Richmond. The incident was determined to be a small brush fire in the backyard, which residents were already extinguishing when responders arrived.
Audio|Heard on: Richmond City Fire Dispatch
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03:33
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 22, engine 21, engine 23, engine 13, truck 8, truck 10, safety 1, battalion 3, battalion 1, and engine 203.
00:11
Private dwelling fire,
00:13
near Walmsley Boulevard.
00:36
On task channel 6.
00:45
Showing all companies en route for the house fire near Walmsley Boulevard.
00:51
Caller advised she sees smoke and flames behind her location,
01:28
We'll have the hydrant at Banton and Navarone.
01:37
Richmond Engine 22 has the hydrant at Banton and Navarone behind the residence.
02:58
It's going to be an outside fire behind the residence.
03:03
It looks like homeowners are extinguishing it now.
03:24
We have a small brush fire in the backyard.
03:27
The residents are out extinguishing.
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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:
Navarone Ave, Richmond, VA 23234
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