Brush fire extinguished near Flank and S Crater roads, Petersburg VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a small brush fire near Flank Road and South Crater Road in Petersburg, Virginia. Upon arrival, they found that the fire had already been extinguished by a passerby. A nearby vehicle was briefly exposed to the flames, but no active fire remained when units arrived.
Audio|Heard on: Petersburg Fire/Rescue
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01:28
Transcript:
00:00
Petersburg Fire Department is on scene.
00:01
We have vegetation in the ditch on fire, cars at exposure.
00:05
Engine five will be home state command.
00:09
Copy.
00:10
There was a vehicle exposure.
00:12
Command (number withheld).
00:18
Petersburg unit says we're on fire.
00:21
Put on the (number withheld).
00:29
Engine four, engine four.
00:31
Flank Road and South Crater Road, Flank Road and South Crater Road.
00:34
A brush fire, 1515 hours.
00:41
04.
00:45
Petersburg unit four is responding.
00:47
Engine four responding to Flank Road and South Crater Road.
00:52
Rush IFPD standing by (number withheld).
00:59
Unit is your call on scene.
01:03
Your call on scene (number withheld).
01:10
Petersburg from Engine Four.
01:12
Yeah, Four.
01:16
Small brush fire on arrival was already put out by a passerby.
01:20
Engine Four is clear here in service.
01:22
Small brush fire on arrival already put out by passersby and voice for service to (number withheld).
Disclaimer:
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:
Flank Rd & S Crater Rd, Petersburg, VA 23805
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