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Heard on: Buckingham County Fire and Rescue · 1/17/2026 01:44 PM
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When I looked this address up, it was coming up as old home health building.
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But dispatch mentioned pine, there is a group back there that has a lot of pine.
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Crews battle brush fire near James Madison Highway

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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a possible brush fire near North James Madison Highway in New Canton, Virginia. Multiple units, including forestry and a tanker, arrived at the scene. The fire appeared to involve young pine trees but was not spreading rapidly. Crews worked to control the blaze, with reports of low water supply at the site.

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N James Madison Hwy, New Canton, VA 23123
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