Pallet fire reported near North Elementary School, Colonial Heights VA
Fire & ArsonA fire was reported burning pallets near North Elementary School close to Swift Creek River. Fire and police units responded, ensured the nearby railroad was safe by confirming the train system was shut down, and finally extinguished the fire by soaking the area with water.
Audio|Source: Colonial Heights City Fire and EMS
04:46
Transcript:
00:00
Colleen Heights, first nine three two zone scene, north of Lentry.
00:03
Copy first nine forty two on location 2130.
00:06
Lock supply to Colony Heights.
00:08
Just verifying that the train rail system is shut down.
00:11
That's correct.
00:12
We notified CSX, approximately at 2107.
00:16
It is notified that we have units on scene for a police matter.
00:21
We'll call them and update them about this on attendant fire.
00:24
PD has called him on 9 and 1[2].
00:26
It's showing directly behind North Elementary, close to Swift Creek River.
00:31
And they advise that it is a pallet that's burning.
00:33
Okay, copy.
00:35
A pallet is burning.
00:36
First 9.42[1], you're going to have easier access.
00:38
We are on the railroad bed at this time walking, but we do not see anything.
00:43
Press 942, copy.
00:44
Clides, can you ask them that's going to be behind North Elementary or behind Orange Avenue? Right off of Ross, we'll carry you right to the railroad bed.
00:54
Men at 934, heart-related problem, near East Croslin Court.
01:00
Men at 934, heart-related problem, near East Croslin Court.
01:05
Cross streets are dead end in East Croslin Road.
01:07
Priority one high.
01:08
Timeout 2132.
01:09
1034 and out.
01:12
County, MediCline 34-Hen responded to near East Rockland Court.
01:17
Staff advised they have a code Stimmy, a 53-year-old male, Bed 10, is conscious.
01:22
Comped bed in, near East Roslin Road, timeout, 2134.
01:24
Client, the person 942 just spoke with one of the officers.
01:27
He's stating that the officer that's on the treks phone is being out of Jersey court.
01:32
Is that correct?
01:33
I am looking at the most accurate ping.
01:44
I can send you a photo.
01:46
It does give near Jersey court.
01:48
However, it is closest to Swift Creek behind North Elementary School.
01:54
Okay.
01:55
Okay. We're getting access to the railroad tracks via Orange Avenue in the alleyway.
02:01
It would be south of you, south of Orange Avenue in the alleyway.
02:04
Sound 35, clear stuff up.
02:10
Cali, 935, clear south side.
02:12
Okay. Okay. Brukine 42.
02:13
I believe we have located the officers there on the east side of the track,
02:19
just right behind North Elementary.
02:21
We're access to it now.
02:23
Okay, we're heading up from this side of the tracks.
02:25
Brush 942[3]. If you haven't committed, you can return to service.
02:30
The fire is out. We're going to soak the area down with water.
02:33
Color Heights, under control.
02:34
County is soaking the area down with water.
02:36
Fire is going to put out.
02:37
Brush 942[3] can clear if they haven't committed to 21-30.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
First 9.42: Fire/Brush Unit
[2]
PD has called him on 9 and 1: Police Dispatch
[3]
Brush 942: Brush Fire Unit
Disclaimer:
This was transcribed by AI and may contain errors. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
Near Dale Ave, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
Correct
Incorrect
