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Tree struck by lightning causes small fire on power line, Dumfries VA

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Near Richmond Hwy, Dumfries, VA 22026

A tree was struck by lightning and fell onto a power line near Richmond Highway and Chesapeake Drive. The fire started a small blaze at the base of the tree.

Audio|Source: Prince William County Police and Fire
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Transcript:
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It looks like a possible lightning strike on a tree that's now laying on the power line.
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There's a small fire at the base of the chain.
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Okay. 2301 on file for an outside fire, Richmond Highway, and Chesapeake Drive, engine 503 responding 1653.
00:13
Received several calls from Passersby, advising northbound on Route 1 across from Walmart.

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Near Richmond Hwy, Dumfries, VA 22026

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