Man sets grass on fire near Ransom St and Early Ave, Petersburg VA


A man was sitting on the sidewalk near Ransom Street and Early Avenue setting grass on fire. The fire was put out, but the man stayed and seemed to look for more things to ignite. Police and fire units responded to the scene.
Audio|Source: Petersburg Fire/Rescue
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Agent 2, Engine 2. Response to Ransom Street and Early, Ransom at Early. So being in route, going to be arrested to a male party who was sitting on the sidewalk appears to be setting the grass or rush on fire. All the safety it has been put out at this time, the male party is still on scene. Getting in route, nothing further. 1315.
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To your version, Medical 11, Clear Service, Patient Refuse, AMA. Medical 11, Clear Patient Refusal AMA, 1316. Edge 2, I copy. You are responding to Ransom Street and Early, and Early, in reference to a...
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Male party sitting on the sidewalk, set patchy grass on fire, has been put out at this time. PD is also en route. The subject still appears to be looking for items to light, nothing further. 13, 16 hours.
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Location mentioned:
Ransom St, Petersburg, VA 23803
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