Crews respond to brush fire near Mollys Mountain, Amherst VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible brush fire near Mollys Mountain in Amherst County. A resident reported flames near their home, possibly involving a downed main power line. Electricity was out in the area, and the power company was informed. The situation appeared to be under control once crews arrived.
Audio|Heard on: Amherst County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
00:00
Okay, may want to stop near Mollys Mountain, near Mollys Mountain.
00:06
Resident said it was on the slope near their home.
00:11
They will be able to show you exactly where it is.
00:16
Copy that, thank you.
00:19
Okay, so it's clear at the mouthmaker?
00:23
104.
00:27
Ammer, stay, hunter.
00:32
Go ahead.
00:34
I'm off, diddy.
00:37
1014, 27.
00:38
Hey, Amherst, Peddler, 16.
00:45
Go ahead.
00:47
Yes, this is a main power line that’s down on the ground.
00:54
Power’s out here; the power company has been notified.
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:
Mollys Mt Rd, Amherst, VA 24521
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