Large brush fire reported near Newtown Rd Elkton, Elkton VA


A large fire was reported near Newtown Road in Elkton. It was initially thought to be a camper fire but turned out to be a large uncontrolled brush fire with other items added to the flames. A burn permit exists but was not active at the time.
Audio|Source: Rockingham and Harrisonburg Fire/EMS
02:11
Transcript:
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Head of the East, I see a large fire.
00:03
I'm going to be on the way out there in the town of investigating.
00:06
One-117, near Newtown Road.
00:10
Looks like it might be a camper or something.
00:12
Correct. Our call that address the other night.
00:16
Structure fire[1] near Newtown Road Elkton.
00:20
And ambulance 932 response structure fire near Newtown Road Elkton crossbreed Diamond Lane and while parent church road operate tax 3.
00:31
Oh I believe they're throwing some other items into it as well I'll be in service.
00:36
Battalion Andrew responding.
00:37
Near Newtown Road.
00:39
Help the PD was in the area.
00:40
Originally advised that there was a large fire appear to be a camper at this location.
00:44
He's not advising that it's going to be a large brush pile.
00:47
Looks like they are throwing other items into it.
00:49
There is a burn permit at this location, however it has not been activated.
00:53
In the last 24 hours.
00:55
Very fast one.
Police codes explained
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[1]
Structure fire: Structure fire
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Location mentioned:
Near Newtown Rd, Elkton, VA 22827
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