Small mulch fire near residence on Rockfish Gap Turnpike, Crozet VA
Fire & ArsonFire and rescue crews responded to a small mulch fire near a residence on Rockfish Gap Turnpike. The homeowner had mostly put out the fire before the firefighters arrived. Firefighters confirmed the fire was fully extinguished to ensure safety. The fire covered an area about 5 by 15 feet and was located next to the residence.
Audio|Source: Albemarle County Fire and Rescue
04:42
Transcript:
00:00
Yes, sir. We received a phone call for the Stilfield Road.
00:04
One of the neighbors called in a controlled burn that seemed like it was raging.
00:09
The actual resident is there with a water hose and putting it out and they requested to cancel.
00:16
We can put this through since they said the fire was raging.
00:21
So I don't know if you still want to go out of this or continue at your indiscretions.
00:27
We'll go take it out.
00:29
Finish.
00:30
Okay,
00:35
52, responding to the rush fire call.
00:43
Brush 55, Tanker 59, Forestry 2, Station 5, County FM.
00:50
Small Brushfire,
00:52
near Rockfish Gap Turnpike.
00:55
Respond on Alpha TAC 2.
00:57
Rush 55, Tanker 59, 432, Station 5, County FM.
01:03
Small Brush Fire,
01:05
near Rockfish Gap Turnpike.
01:08
Respond on Alpha Tech 2.
01:10
Chief 52, 1720.
01:13
T551, same traffic are responding to scene.
01:15
Chief 51, 1720.
01:21
McDonoughamette, 405 is arrived in compass.
01:27
District 405 arrived in compass. District 405 arrived in conquest, 1722.
01:43
Station 5. Small brush fire.
01:46
near Rockfish Gap Turnpike.
01:49
Respond on Alpha TEP 2.
01:51
Station 5.
01:53
Small Brush Fire, near Rockfish Gap Turnpike.
01:57
Respond on Alpha TEP 2.
02:03
You see from 252, can you give any more clarity as to where this brushfire is in the vicinity? I am in the area and cannot find that address.
02:18
At T-52, it's going to be near Rockfish Gap Turnpike.
02:24
So if you're coming westbound on Rockfish, just passing Savannah course, it's going to be your second driveway on the left.
02:32
It's going to be for a mulch fire that is now reported extinguished by the resident.
02:37
But they're requesting a fire department to make sure it's extinguished.
02:41
They're unsure of the calls.
02:42
Understood.
02:44
Second driveway after Savannah.
02:47
I'll be there momentarily.
02:50
250 or 250? Go ahead.
02:56
We're going to hold the Tavern station for now.
03:02
Correct. Hold the tanker for now.
03:05
I am on scene.
03:06
Revenants are outside.
03:09
We'll speak to them.
03:10
Chief 52 will be in command.
03:11
Okay.
03:12
So, Chief 52, schedule notation, holding the tanker.
03:16
Chief 50 in command, 1725.
03:24
CETC, C.U151.
03:27
Correction on the address, we're going to be out near a small fire in the wood.
03:33
Looks like the homeowners out here with it.
03:35
I copy the small fire in the woods, your own location, 1726.
03:45
C.C. Chief 51 is on location.
03:48
251, 1727.
03:53
C33 from C52.
03:57
Professor Magus.
04:02
There's about a 5 foot 5, 15 foot patch of mulch that is, um,
04:11
was at some point on fire, a very small amount is continuing to smolder.
04:16
It's right next to the residence.
04:18
So we're going to continue to brush truck and apply some water on.
04:23
Place the command confirming 5 by 15 patch of mulch.
04:29
...location.
04:31
Medcom, this is Call Pepper 1.
04:33
You can clear us from the call.
04:35
The patient is going to be transported to POV to EBA.
04:38
55, 1728.
04:40
Medcom, 401, we will clear you from the call.
Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
Near Rockfish Gap Turnpike, Crozet, VA 22932
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
