Controlled burn spreads to tree near Oakland Drive, sparking urgent fire response, Madison Heights VA
Fire & ArsonHaving been reported near Oakland Drive, a controlled burn expanded unexpectedly, igniting a tree, prompting firefighters to swiftly contain the spread and protect nearby areas.
Audio|Source: Amherst County Public Safety
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Transcript:
00:00
Need a unit to respond near Oakland Drive, near Oakland Drive.
00:04
It's going to be a control burn that has gotten out of control, was into a tree.
00:08
All units responding out is one at 1642.
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Amherst, 104 in Route Station 3.
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Amherst 800, I'm on what he's like I'll first respond.
00:30
Amherst 104, did you hear any other numbers markup?
00:38
No, ma'am, I'm not getting, but I think they did on active.
00:43
Amherstation 1-1, truck on the road in a moment.
00:46
10-4[1].
00:48
Yeah.
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118 in Route Station 1.
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Temple.
00:57
139 route station 3
01:04
Hammers the attack on the ones in the route
01:12
Hammer, stay hundred, I'm on Oakland.
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Ten, four. Hammers, three hundred.
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Hammers, three hundred.
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800.
01:31
They do have a control bar and they did get into one tree.
01:35
We just need to put some water on this tree.
01:41
If y'all just come to the very end of Oakland there and you'll see my vehicle, I'll pull you up in this yard, get you a little bit closer.
01:52
Jack, 2010.
01:57
Thank you, Hunter.
01:58
Engine 23.
02:04
23, I think we'll be okay, but if you just want to start coming this way, not remember that's 75, cut two, it's good for everybody.
Police codes explained
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[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment/Affirmative
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Location mentioned:
Oakland Dr, Madison Heights, VA 24572
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