Lightning strike causes transformer pole fire

Heard on: Rockingham VA Fire Dispatch Group Calls

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Transformer pole fire,

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(number withheld) McGaheysville Road, McGaheysville.

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Engine 802, respond transformer pole fire, Mountain View Church of Brethren, (number withheld) McGaheysville Road, McGaheysville, cross streets Bedrock Lane and Funkhouser Road, operate tag three.

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157. Clear our assignment, mark unavailable.

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Mark 100 and fifty-seven, clear our image and unavailable.

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Units forty-four available.

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Units forty-four available.

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Engine 600 and fifty-three is in service returning on one.

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Engine 600 and fifty-three in service and returning.

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Six hundred and fifty-nine of course.

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Six hundred and fifty-nine of course.

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All right, I'll show you in route.

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Brush 804, you're responding to (number withheld) McGaheysville Road, Mountain View Church of Brethren.

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It's going to be on the right-hand side.

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There was an explosion, lightning hit the pole.

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There are sparks on the line.

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I'm direct from 10-82.

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On scene, nothing showing.

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Out investigating.

5/13/2026 05:34 PM

Fire & Arson

McGaheysville Rd, McGaheysville, VA 22840

Lightning strike causes transformer pole fire

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported transformer pole fire near Mountain View Church of Brethren on McGaheysville Road in McGaheysville after a lightning strike. Responding units investigated the scene for possible hazards.

Lightning strike causes transformer pole fire

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