Firefighters contain large outdoor blaze near Keswick, Keswick VA
Please note:
This is not an official report. The headline and summary are generated by automated AI systems from public-safety dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.
Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a large outdoor fire was reported near Louisa Road and Winterhawk Circle in Keswick, Virginia. The blaze, initially involving a bonfire and nearby construction materials, spread to a 50-by-50-foot area. Fire units, including Engine 22 and Engine 161, responded to contain the fire. The fire was brought under control, and no further spread was observed.
Audio|Heard on: Albemarle VA Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
02:18
Transcript:
00:00
Battalion 202, Engine 161, Engine 22,
00:04
FM 12, you're responding to near Louisa Road, cross streets of Winterhawk Circle.
00:10
To the large outside fire.
00:14
Caller states there was a bonfire set up, wasn't planning on burning.
00:20
On fire is now on fire and we use construction materials and trees in the area.
00:28
They're close by. Closest water is going to be a pool near Brown Tail Farm Lane.
00:41
Eleven 59.
00:43
ECC and just 22.
00:46
Ginger 22.
00:47
All right,
00:48
Notes say that the farm gate is open and it looks like a previous driveway lead to Potentilla Farm.
00:54
Can you confirm if we're supposed to take the residence drive away or they're driving forward.
01:00
Stand by. GCC to Engine 22?
01:03
Go ahead.
01:04
I will call to confirm, but it appears that both routes lead to the same location.
01:14
I see.
01:15
We can pick that up.
01:18
I see.
01:20
ECC to Engine 22.
01:22
Go ahead.
01:23
Caller confirmed, easy entrance across from Winterhawk Circle.
01:28
ECC to Engine 22 is direct.
01:32
ECC Engine 22 is arriving on scene.
01:34
We have a 50 by 50 foot area of burning, doesn't appear to be spreading.
01:40
Engine 22 Bravo being command.
01:43
Engine 22 on scene, 50 by 50 foot.
01:48
Burning area does not appear to be spreading.
01:53
Engine 22, Bravo 10, follow 7.
02:00
Command from Chief 21.
02:02
Yes sir, are you still going one tanker?
02:07
I think we can handle it with units responding.
02:11
Break, Engine 161 will probably arrive with the hot water.
02:16
161, okay. Okay.
02:18
You want to watch direct?
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Louisa Rd, Keswick, VA 22947
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
Note:
Auto-generated from live dispatch audio, which may contain errors. Dispatch calls are not confirmed incidents. Always verify with official sources.
