Lightning strike sparks power line near church

Heard on: Rockingham VA Fire-Tac Group Calls

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This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

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

00:06

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

00:07

There was an explosion, lightning hit the pole.

00:09

There are sparks on the line.

00:12

Radio Lieutenant 82's on scene, nothing showing.

00:15

Not investigating.

00:17

Eight to four radio.

00:21

Eight to four radio.

00:23

Eight to four.

00:25

Ready. Do you know where the caller was calling from?

00:33

Eight to four. All caller advises that on the right hand side of the road in this area at (number withheld) McGaheysville Road, there was like a lightning hit a pole and the line was sparking.

00:45

Ready, situation under control.

00:47

I can say the force will return when ready.

00:50

Everybody's in service.

00:53

Thank you, everybody. Thanks for responding.

01:01

McGaheysville Road Command, Mark situation under control.

01:03

All apparatus returning available and ready.

5/13/2026 05:38 PM

Fire & Arson

McGaheysville Rd, McGaheysville, VA 22840

Lightning strike sparks power line near church

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Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a possible lightning-related explosion and power line sparking near McGaheysville Road by Mountain View Church of the Brethren. The situation was later declared under control.

Lightning strike sparks power line near church

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