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Tree falls on power line causing fire in Amherst, Amherst VA

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Mollys Mt Rd, Amherst, VA 24521

As discussed during the dispatch call, a tree fell on a power line near Mollys Mountain Road in Amherst, causing a fire that has been extinguished. Fire units responded to the scene.

Audio|Heard on: Amherst County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Amherst the Pepler Fire need units to respond.
00:03
Near Mollys Mountain Road.
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Near Mollys Mountain Road.
00:07
Tree is fallen on a power line.
00:09
Tree was on fire has now been extinguished.

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Location mentioned:
Mollys Mt Rd, Amherst, VA 24521

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