Garage fire reported near Slaughter Rd, Bristol VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire and rescue units responded to a possible structure fire near Slaughter Road in Bristol, Virginia. The caller reported smoke and sounds of fire coming from a freestanding garage that contained a wood stove. The fire was not visible at the time, but popping and cracking were heard. One dog may have been inside. Responders were dispatched and coordinated through multiple gates to reach the property.
Audio|Heard on: Washington County and Bristol City Public Safety
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03:11
Transcript:
00:00
Goodson-Kinderhook Fire and Rescue, Washington County Fire and Rescue.
00:03
Structure fire near Slaughter Road.
00:06
Caller advised they just got home in their freestanding garage.
00:10
There is smoke.
00:11
They have a wood stove.
00:12
They can hear the fire but cannot see it at this time.
00:16
Dispatch out at 2038.
00:25
County Engine One.
00:30
Engine One.
00:32
County Chief.
00:45
One.
00:48
County Chief One.
00:50
Responding structure fire.
00:54
Acknowledged, sir. 2041.
00:56
looking
01:00
Very dead end of Slaughter Road.
01:03
I believe two different gates you got to go through.
01:20
Control 254,
01:26
Here your car's busy.
01:27
Can you be en route to possibly near Madison Street?
01:31
Caller is near New Hampshire and says this house is directly across from them.
01:38
It's in the process of being remodeled and there's not supposed to be anybody there but one person who is not there and there are three or four people out there fighting.
01:51
Stand by for an exit fire.
01:53
2042.
01:59
1923 will be an out of order report.
02:03
Acknowledged.
02:15
Chief, one caller in front.
02:16
The caller will go down and open the gates and wait for you.
02:20
Acknowledged, thank you.
02:30
Two nine central, be on Russell backfield code four, Euclid.
02:36
2042.
02:46
Units responding to structure fire per caller.
02:50
You got one (name withheld) possibly still in the garage, older dog.
03:02
Units responding structure fire per caller appropriate.
03:07
I can hear popping and cracking.
03:10
Also, insulation in the floor.
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:
Slaughter Rd, Bristol, VA 24202
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