Crews battle brush fire near Keswick and Hawkins Mill, Lynchburg VA
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WildfireAs discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a brush fire near Keswick Drive and Hawkins Mill in Bedford County. The blaze spread on both sides of a creek and approached a field area. Crews worked to control the flames amid smoke and power line hazards. Utility teams were notified to address live wires. The fire covered about half an acre before being contained, and no injuries were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Bedford County Fire and Rescue (Ops)
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Transcript:
[Transcript redacted for privacy, maintaining operational details without identifying individuals or precise private addresses.] Bedford County fire crews responded to a brush fire near Keswick Drive and Hawkins Mill area. Communications confirm active flames on both sides of a creek, with hazards from downed high voltage power lines. Multiple units coordinated access and firefighting efforts. Fire estimated at over half an acre, spreading near a field. Utility company notified. No injuries reported.
[Transcript redacted for privacy, maintaining operational details without identifying individuals or precise private addresses.] Bedford County fire crews responded to a brush fire near Keswick Drive and Hawkins Mill area. Communications confirm active flames on both sides of a creek, with hazards from downed high voltage power lines. Multiple units coordinated access and firefighting efforts. Fire estimated at over half an acre, spreading near a field. Utility company notified. No injuries reported.
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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:
Keswick Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24503
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