Electrical fire near Chevrolet Road in Christiansburg, Christiansburg VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an electrical hazard near Chevrolet Road Northwest in Christiansburg. A transformer appeared to be on fire, possibly caused by an animal entering the power line. The situation involved utility equipment, and responders coordinated operations on their primary channel.
Audio|Heard on: Christiansburg, Town of Fire
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00:38
Transcript:
00:00
NRV to Christiansburg Fire, respond for an electrical hazard near Chevrolet Road Northwest.
00:05
Chevrolet Road, across from Greenway Drive Northwest and Alta Court Northwest.
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Operate on CFD one.
00:11
NRV is clear in (number withheld).
00:16
802 en route.
00:20
802, you're en route at 1000 hours.
00:24
Going to Chevrolet Road.
00:28
Sorry about that, Chevrolet Road, across from Greenway Drive and Alta Court for an electrical hazard.
00:35
Looks like a squirrel got into the power line of the transformer and it is on fire.
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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:
Alta Ct NW, Christiansburg, VA 24073
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