Fire breaks out at asphalt plant's diesel silo, Montgomery County VA


A large fire occurred at the asphalt plant near Genelle Road. A 90-foot silo containing diesel overheated above 500 degrees and caught fire, producing a large plume of black smoke.
Audio|Source: Montgomery County Public Safety
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And read to Blacksburg Fire.
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Blacksburg Rescue, Christiansburg Fire, respond for structure at Acostone near Genelle Road.
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It's cross of yellow sofa rolled and Brumfield Road, going to the asphalt plant in the middle of the quarry.
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Operate on BFD1 and BRS1.
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NARV is clear at 1350.
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VT.
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PD.
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SEC193, NRV, clear 20.
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Thank you.
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EMS
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And for showing units en route.
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You're going to AcoStone near Genelle Road.
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The RP was calling for the asphalt plant that's in the middle of the quarry with Adams construction.
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They have a 90-foot silo that they went to blast, and the diesel was over 500 degrees and flashed, and it is now on fire setting out a large plume of black smoke.
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It's 1351.
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Location mentioned:
State Rte 677, Virginia 24073
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