Outside fire reported near church despite burn ban, Maurertown VA
Fire department responded to a report of a small bonfire near a church on Old Valley Pike. The fire appeared controlled, but there was concern due to high winds and a burn ban in effect. Security personnel were present at the scene.
Audio|Source: Shenandoah County Fire and Rescue
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Transcript:
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Engine Company 9,
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(number withheld), Old Valley Pikes for an outside fire, opt to 1747.
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Mobile 10 with 2 to the outside fire.
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Mobile 10 with 2. You're responding at 1747 to (number withheld) Old Valley Pike. I advise the church near him has a bonfire going just a small campfire, possibly the Morricown Church of the best.
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Dispatched your mobile pen.
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Go ahead.
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Caller, it appears to be under control, but is concerned with the Highlands.
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I also advise there's security people out with it, but unknown how many...
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...order right. What comment is the government van over today?
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I believe it's going to be until tomorrow.
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Yep.
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17.4.
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Speech, wagon, 911, 4. The office channel, please.
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Move the altitude, please.
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Wagon 9 is on opposite, office two.
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1750, are you direct on additional?
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Negative.
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It's going to be an outside fire. Culler advised.
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He believes it's going to be the church next to him as having a bonfire, just a small campfire, possibly the Morty Town Church or the Petherin.
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I advise it appears to be under control but is concerned with the high winds and the burn van.
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Location mentioned:
Near Old Valley Pike, Maurertown, VA 22644
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