Small brush fire near church at Jefferson Highway, Montpelier VA


Fire responders are addressing a small brush fire near Jefferson Highway. The fire covers about a 15 by 15 foot area and involves a dead pine tree. It appears to be a controlled burn near a church, where an event is taking place. Responders are monitoring the situation to ensure it remains controlled.
Audio|Source: Louisa County Fire and EMS
03:49
Transcript:
00:00
Marker 202 for the Brush Firewood Exposure, Louisiana Lassauac Log, near Jefferson Highway, Company 215, Medic 14th Street, Detail 104, moved ops 2, 11.3.
00:13
Squads is 99104. We're in District 1. Geo-Lontz respond as well for stay in District 1.
00:26
Let's take one I forgot.
00:30
I'm leaving company five. I just drove through there about 15 minutes ago.
00:34
It was a control burn.
00:36
Did you get a call from a passerby?
00:39
It's negative. It's somebody that's right next to word. They said that it looked like it was getting out of control.
00:47
Okay, I know they're having an event at the church, that's probably where the call came from.
00:52
You can keep Company 2 emergent, reduce everyone else to non-emergent. I'm en route from Station 5, non-emergent.
01:03
I'm 11-4.
01:11
Ross 2 in route.
01:17
Dr. John direct.
01:19
The Tadda 10104 said it's what looks like to control burn earlier. The caller said that it's getting out of control. If you can continue emergent.
01:27
modocelyn.
01:35
Neosio, brush one with one in route.
01:48
Louisa, can you tell all those units marking up on fire maintenance move toops too?
01:54
We have, sir.
02:06
Squad 6th District 1 available.
02:19
Squad T from Battalion 104.
02:23
Squad 2 from Battalion 104.
02:32
Louisa from Wagon 1.
02:34
Where are you two sound to non-emergent?
02:37
All units besides Company 2 units can go non-emergent.
02:50
Louisa from Battalion 104, what company two units is responding?
02:55
You have Brush 2 and Tanker 2.
03:00
Brush 2 from Battalion 104.
03:03
Rush 2. Rush 2.
03:09
Okay, I passed by there earlier. It was like a 15 foot by 15 foot area on fire, and there was an old pine tree that was on fire.
03:17
But like I said earlier, it appeared to be under control.
03:19
There is an event going on to church. That's probably where the call came from.
03:27
Copy.
03:35
Louisiana Medical One's on scene.
03:39
Approximate 15 by 15 area.
03:43
Currently small flames with a dead pine tree currently on fire.
03:49
We'll be out investigating.
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Location mentioned:
Near Jefferson Hwy, Montpelier, VA 23192
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