Power pole sparks and burns at Boulevard and Branders Bridge, Colonial Heights VA


A power pole near Boulevard and Branders Bridge Road was sparking and caught fire multiple times. Flames were visible several times but had gone out before fire crews arrived.
Audio|Source: Colonial Heights City Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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Engine 941[2], other fire reported, Boulevard and Branders Bridge Road.
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Engine 941[2], other fire reported, Boulevard and Branders Bridge Road.
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Priority one high[1].
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Time of 1625.
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Engine 941[2] or not.
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I mentioned 941[2], you're responding to the intersection of Boulevard and Brander's Bridge Road.
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It's going to be for a possible power pole fire.
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Color 5C, telephone pole was sparking and on fire.
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It did it about five times.
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By the end of the call, the caller no longer saw active flames.
00:33
Probably 1 at 16, 27.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Priority one high: High-priority emergency response
[2]
941: Engine 941 (fire engine call sign)
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Location mentioned:
Branders Bridge Rd & Boulevard, Colonial Heights, VA 23834
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