Light smoke seen from utility pole near Church St, Lynchburg VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of light smoke coming from a utility pole behind a residence near Church St in Lynchburg. The smoke was minor, and no fire was found. Electric utility personnel were called to inspect the pole.
Audio|Heard on: Lynchburg Fire Department
Listen to dispatch call
02:1
Transcript:
00:00
And just as the caller says that this is in her backyard.
00:04
She used the driveway to the church near Church St that runs up to her yard.
00:22
Engine 5.
00:24
Engine five.
00:29
This is your father of the chain.
00:31
Temple.
01:00
Engine 5, Lincoln 5, Lincoln 5-2052.
01:10
I have to call Alco out here to check out this pole.
01:14
There is some smoke coming from the pole, very, very light smoke.
01:24
They're gonna have to come check it out.
01:28
But nothing's on fire at this time.
01:31
10-4, is there power out in the area?
01:39
There's wind blowing and some smoldering parts at the top of the pole.
01:59
And there are wires near some trees as well.
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:
Church St, Lynchburg, VA 24504
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