Brush fire smoke reported near Carters Mountain Road, Charlottesville VA

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/8/2025 12:37 PM

Near Carters Mountain Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902

Fire units responded to reports of smoke and a possible brush fire near Carters Mountain Road in the area of Redbook Lover Company. They attempted to access the location and decided to relocate to Keywana Farm for better access to the fire area. A brush truck and tanker were requested to assist with the investigation and containment of the smoke outside near the tree line.

Audio|Source: Albemarle County Fire and Rescue

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Transcript:

00:00

ECC from Engine 111.

00:01

We're arriving on scene.

00:02

We do have smoke from the tree line off in the distance.

00:06

We're going to attempt to make access, but could you add a brush truck and a tanker to the cell for now?

00:11

Yes, Mr. Chairman. You're on location reporting smoke in the tree line.

00:14

We have attempt to make access requesting the tanker in a brush truck, 1537.

00:28

Brush 75 and Tanker 11.

00:31

Outside Smoke Investigation, Priority 2.

00:35

Redbook Lover Company, near Carters Mountain Road.

00:40

Respond on Alpha Tech 2.

00:42

Brush 75, and Tanker 11.

00:45

Outside Smoke, Investigation, Priority 2.

00:48

Redbook Lover Company,

00:50

near Carters Mountain Road.

00:53

Respond on Alpha Tech 2.

00:56

Nick home for a few that shall have to rehearse.

01:00

(number withheld).

01:02

T70 to Station.

01:04

T70 Station (number withheld).

01:06

T.C.

01:11

from Inj1111.

01:12

T.111, go.

01:18

Driven down to the dispatch address, we're going to try to relocate to Kiwana Farm.

01:25

It looks like for Kat that they have some more access roads that might reach where it is.

01:30

If you're relocating to Keywater Farm, which is potentially more access.

01:35

1539.

01:37

All squad leaders go to the truck and look at your new station.

01:46

775-1440. Rush 75-1540.

01:53

Rush 75-Taker 111-11 responding to assist, Angel 11.

01:57

Then after a smoke investigation near Carters Mountain Road at Red Book of the Lover Company, cross-street or growth lane, now Barthouse Drive.

02:03

Be advised, any 111 is going to relocate to Keel on the farm,

02:08

potentially more access behind this residence from that location, 1541.

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Near Carters Mountain Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902

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