Unattended brush fire found in woods near Doe Road, Albemarle County VA
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Fire & ArsonFirefighters reported an unattended 40 by 40 foot brush fire in the woods near Doe Road. Access was difficult due to muddy conditions. No controlled burns were reported in the area, and crews planned to check with nearby residents for information.
Audio|Heard on: Albemarle County Fire and Rescue
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03:14
Transcript:
00:00
ECCC to brush 43.
00:05
ECC to brush 43, go ahead.
00:07
Are you on scene?
00:13
We are arriving now.
00:14
We do see fire in the woods trying to get access.
00:17
Understood, thank you.
00:20
121, alpha-121, rather.
00:24
Go ahead.
00:28
You come over here towards the cafeteria entrance and Shale Water Authority ready to shut the water off.
00:41
You're going to be in a red sweatshirt.
00:51
ECCC 8 for us 43.
01:02
He's located a 40 by 40 burn in the woods unattended, unable to make access of a brush truck due to the muddy conditions.
01:11
Do you have any reports of a controlled burn in this area?
01:14
No reports of any controlled burns in this area.
01:18
Are you able to make contact with the homeowner on Doe Road to see if this is their burn?
01:24
I can check to see if we have history or just stand by.
01:37
Rescue 18. Sick person BLS Priority 2.
01:41
Monroe Health and Rehack 1-1-6-Northwest Drive Unit 117.
01:47
Respond on Alpha Tac 2.
01:49
Rescue 18. Sick person BLS Priority 2.
01:53
Monroe Health and Rehack 1-1-5-0, Northwest Drive Unit 1117.
01:59
Respond on Alpha Tac 2.
02:08
Fire medic 1.
02:10
Traumatic Injury BLF.
02:13
Salvation Army, Ridge Street, 207, Ridge Street.
02:17
Responding Alpha Tac 2.
02:19
Fire medic 1.
02:21
Dramatic Injury BLS.
02:23
Salvation Army, Ridge Street.
02:25
207, Ridge Street.
02:28
Responding Alpha Tac 2.
02:31
Rush 43 for F.M15.
02:40
FFN15.
02:41
Brush 43 from Feptin 15.
02:44
Fis 15, you're on fact three.
02:45
Brush 43 is on response.
02:50
Right.
02:51
Do you need me out that way or are you able to handle?
02:59
At this point, they've cleared pretty well around the fire.
03:02
So if they're not going to spread at the ground unless the embers catch a neighboring tree on fire.
03:07
We'll walk to the neighbors if they know anything.
03:09
Okay, so you don't need me out there.
03:13
Not at this time.
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Location mentioned:
Doe Rd, Buck Mountain, VA 22940
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