Possible structure fire with electrical smell near Rich Valley Rd, Abingdon VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a strong burning electrical smell was reported near Rich Valley Road, causing residents to evacuate a home due to a possible structure fire involving a heat pump.
Audio|Heard on: Washington County and Bristol City Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
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Members, Brumley Gap,
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fire department,
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having a fire department, Washington County lifesaving crew, need you to respond near Rich Valley Road.
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Caller advised they have woke up to a strong burning electrical smell in the home.
00:19
They are going to evacuate the home possible structure fire.
00:28
Washington County Central Cluosh 608.
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This is 292 central.
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292. 2902.
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So go ahead and start to the next billable record to my location.
00:58
Just let them know they'll like to come to the Emanuel Church to come to the hill to get the vehicle.
01:05
In force.
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Central Tanker, 207.
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So ain't.
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207, general.
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4-611. 4-611.
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Hey 41 central.
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840.
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I'll be updating.
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Y'all good morning.
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You safe, let's allow 612.
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I'll be in route.
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I'll be in route.
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Go ahead.
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She did not see any smoke or flames, but the mechanism with the heat pump is very hot around it smells the electrical smell.
02:39
Okay, 104.
02:41
When I get to Porterfield and Rich Valley, this house is going to be above Greendale back towards Whitefield.
02:51
Right on the corner of Rattle Creek between Rattle Creek and Fall Hill.
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Location mentioned:
Rich Valley Rd, Abingdon, VA 24210
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