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Fire reported at transformer and faucet near Baumgardner Ave, Rural Retreat VA

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Near W Baumgardner Ave, Rural Retreat, VA 24368

Multiple callers reported flames coming from a transformer and a faucet near Baumgardner Avenue, prompting a fire response.

Audio|Source: Wythe County and Town of Wytheville Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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This is your motor street fire with County West.
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Need to respond in the area near Baumgardner Ave.
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We've had several calls about a transformer and faucet spitting out flames.
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Please operate on fire channel 3. This is your first alert[1]. Central Clear.
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[1]
first alert: Initial dispatch alert/notification for an incident

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Near W Baumgardner Ave, Rural Retreat, VA 24368

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