Crews address possible wire and tree fire near Rock Gap Rd, Berkeley Springs WV
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible wire and tree fire near Rock Gap Road in Berkeley Springs. Callers reported sparks and embers coming from wires and fallen trees, with some concern the flames might spread to nearby woods. Officials confirmed that the Department of Highways was on the scene and that no residential structures were immediately threatened.
Audio|Heard on: Morgan County Fire, EMS and Mutual Aid
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02:41
Transcript:
00:00
Re-alerting engine company one respond.
00:02
In the area of Rock Gap Road,
00:05
Crushed Rock Gap Road for wire fire.
00:08
Re-alerting engine company one respond in the area of Rock Gap Road for a wire fire.
00:21
We're at H12 Drive, we're on.
00:25
H12 Drive, Romeo.
00:28
Responding near Rock Gap Road, Upper Balmoral.
00:42
Morgan, you go T1 route to the scene.
00:50
Chief, one en route to the scene.
00:53
Area is Rock Gap, right off Eastbound.
01:03
We got a call from one of the DOH people in the shed.
01:08
They advise the DOH is on scene and see sparks coming from metal wires and multiple trees down in the area.
01:15
Already contacted (name withheld) and (name withheld).
01:24
Engine 12, Chief 1, we just received a call from near Rock Gap Road.
01:29
Caller advises seeing embers being blown south of their location,
01:36
Caller says they see sparks and flames.
01:41
Caller is unsure if the woods are on fire or not.
01:54
Caller now advised the tree might be on fire,
01:57
possibly threatening the woods.
01:58
A lot of embers are still spreading.
02:23
Are there any residential structures in that area that are being threatened?
02:33
The caller did not advise any structures were being threatened.
02:41
Okay.
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Location mentioned:
Rock Gap Rd, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
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