Tree struck by lightning causes small fire on power line, Dumfries VA
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Fire & ArsonA tree was struck by lightning and fell onto a power line near Richmond Highway and Chesapeake Drive. The fire started a small blaze at the base of the tree.
Audio|Heard on: Prince William County Police and Fire
Listen to dispatch call
00:31
Transcript:
00:00
It looks like a possible lightning strike on a tree that's now laying on the power line.
00:03
There's a small fire at the base of the chain.
00:05
Okay. 2301 on file for an outside fire, Richmond Highway, and Chesapeake Drive, engine 503 responding 1653.
00:13
Received several calls from Passersby, advising northbound on Route 1 across from Walmart.
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Location mentioned:
Richmond Hwy, Dumfries, VA 22026
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