Controlled burn at Piney Ridge Road area, Pamplin VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to a possible structure fire near Piney Ridge Road and Richmond Highway. Flames were reportedly seen, but the incident was determined to be a controlled outdoor burn at a nearby address. All units were advised to disregard the initial fire call.
Audio|Heard on: Appomattox Public Safety
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04:40
Transcript:
00:00
This is bad, we're heading out for a possible structure fire.
00:03
We had a citizen call in off of Richmond Highway about they saw possible flames on Piney Ridge Road.
00:09
We are cutting fire at this time.
00:19
47 en route.
00:21
Well, we got units at the station.
00:26
Headed to the station.
00:31
26 en route to the station.
00:42
Three twenty-seven, that's mine.
00:44
Crazy and right for fire.
00:50
We have a squad call at (number withheld) Fairbranch Drive.
00:52
(number withheld) Fairbranch Drive,
00:55
rescue on scene.
00:56
They're advising all the doors are locked at that residence and they can't get in.
01:02
Four.
01:24
Appomattox Rescue, in the area of Piney Ridge Road and (number withheld) Richmond Highway.
01:31
We are turning out for a structure fire at this time.
01:34
Pamplin Fire and Appomattox Fire have both been notified.
01:46
F12 to Appomattox.
01:50
F12, go ahead.
01:53
Can you show me in the area? Was the caller on Piney Ridge or on Richmond Highway?
02:01
The caller was calling from her address at (number withheld) Richmond Highway.
02:06
Advised that the globe and possible structure fire that she saw looked like it was coming from the direction of Piney Ridge.
02:16
In the area.
02:18
Ten four, engine one, go ahead.
02:21
Engine one will be en route, par six.
02:26
Ten four.
02:28
Thirty-three to twelve.
02:31
Go ahead.
02:33
Yeah, from what I can tell on the map, should be closest to where (name withheld) used to live.
02:38
Right there on Piney Ridge is the only thing close by unless it's over at Shane.
02:46
We don't see anything.
02:50
Yeah,
02:55
I'm gonna come through off of Forest Chapel Way and see if I can see anything on the back side.
03:04
We'll be out at near Piney Ridge Road.
03:11
10-4[1].
03:14
Hey,
03:15
looks like we've got an outdoor fire burn.
03:17
Can tell you his.
03:22
Time four.
03:28
Zero three to have medics.
03:40
Twelve, danger one.
03:43
Still here, friend, you want?
03:46
I think it's going to be a control burn at this address.
03:51
Careful, we'll slow down, but keep coming.
03:58
Have more.
04:02
12, you on ladder one to Sam out?
04:07
10-4[1].
04:11
Engine one, you can return to service.
04:22
10-4[1], engine one automatic.
04:30
Appomattox Rescue, in regards to the possible structure fire in the area of Piney Ridge at 460.
04:36
Fire members on scene have advised that you can disregard.
04:39
You can disregard.
Police codes explained
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[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment/Affirmative
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Location mentioned:
Piney Ridge Rd, Pamplin, VA 23958
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