Small backyard fire quickly contained, Manassas VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a small outside fire near Grand Court in the Historic District area of Manassas. The fire started in a backyard about 10 feet from a house after ashes were discarded and reignited. Crews quickly contained the blaze, which did not threaten the structure.
Audio|Heard on: Prince William VA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
00:00
Box 1616 on five delta for structure to a single family home near Grant Court, cross street of Airwood Drive.
00:09
Engine 516, Engine 501, Battalion 589 responding 1859 for rising fire.
00:15
Fire in the backyard, less than 10 ft from the structure.
00:18
Stated they poured ashes on it and the fire got bigger.
00:23
Engine one is dropping a line at the hydrant near Grand Court.
00:33
Tower 501's on the scene.
00:35
Two-story single family.
00:42
Some people have been evacuated from the home.
01:27
Small outside fire.
01:30
Not endangering the structure.
01:34
We've got it with a can.
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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:
Historic District, 8171 Grand Ct, Manassas, VA 20111
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