Minor transformer fire near Harrison and Grace streets, Richmond VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of a possible transformer fire near North Harrison Street and West Grace Street in Richmond. Upon investigation, no active fire was found, though a utility pole issue and a minor power outage affecting nearby stores were noted. The scene was confirmed safe, and units returned to service.
Audio|Heard on: Richmond City Fire Dispatch
Listen to dispatch call
02:40
Transcript:
00:00
Engine six,
00:01
transformer fire,
00:03
North Harrison Street and West Grace Street.
00:06
Engine six,
00:07
transformer fire, North Harrison Street and West Grace Street.
00:12
On TAC channel two.
00:13
Time out, 14 fifty-seven.
00:20
All right, engine six en route for the transformer fire North Harrison Street at West Grace Street.
00:25
Also reporting a transformer on fire in the alley.
00:29
Nothing further. Fourteen fifty-seven hours.
00:35
Engine six.
00:39
Engine six?
00:44
We're on scene in the area, haven't found anything yet.
00:46
Can you have the caller meet us at the intersection of Grace and Harrison?
00:54
I copy it. Six ringing on scene, nothing out of order, and I'll contact the caller.
00:59
Richmond from Engine Six.
01:05
Engine Six.
01:06
All right, we found the pole in question.
01:12
Trying to find a number for you right now.
01:16
There's no active fire.
01:21
Richmond copies, 1504 out.
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Engine 24,
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assist EMS with manpower.
01:34
near Berwick Road.
01:36
Engine 24,
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assist EMS with manpower.
01:40
near Berwick Road.
01:43
Cross streets are Vesper Road and dead end.
01:45
On TAC channel two.
01:47
Time out 1506.
01:54
Pressure from six.
01:57
And six.
02:02
Okay, there's no pole number on this, but I can give you the pole next to it if that will help DPU come out.
02:06
We do have approximately two to three stores with no power right now.
02:16
Copy. I'm ready for that pole number.
02:23
It's going to be (number withheld).
02:31
First from Engine 6, there's no hazards here.
02:32
We're returning to service.
02:38
Copy, Engine 6 returning to service 1507 hours.
Disclaimer:
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:
W Grace St & N Harrison St, Richmond, VA 23220
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