Controlled burn mistaken for brush fire, Ruther Glen VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a report of a brush fire near Jesse Lane in Caroline County. Initial reports indicated possible flames near a residence, but law enforcement saw no active fire. Firefighters determined it was a controlled burn being supervised by the homeowner.
Audio|Heard on: Caroline County Fire and Rescue
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04:1
Transcript:
00:00
Brush One, Engine Ten, Reserve Engine Two, Tanker Five, Battalion One, and Medic Ten One, respond to a brush fire endangering a structure near Jesse Lane.
00:14
Cross streets are Dry Bridge Road and Dry Bridge Road.
00:18
Company Ten's district respond on fire tac two.
00:22
Time out 0149.
00:40
Caller stating that his neighbor near this address was burning brush earlier and now he can see flames.
00:53
The number is (number withheld).
01:29
Law enforcement is on scene advising they do not see any active flames, however they do smell something burning.
02:11
Engine 10 to Caroline, you can show the updated address as near Jesse Lane.
02:18
We're out speaking with the homeowner now.
03:53
Close to the homeowner, controlled burn.
03:58
Fire is attended; scene under control.
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:
Jesse Ln, Ruther Glen, VA 22546
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