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Downed power lines spark fire concern near West Clay St

Heard on: Richmond City Fire Dispatch
02:45
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Showing agent ten en route, took the wires down at (number withheld) West Clay Street.
audio iconFire & Arson
W Clay St, Richmond, VA 23230
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to reports of sparking power lines near the intersection of West Clay Street and West Lee Street. A small flame was initially visible but later went out, though lines continued sparking. Dominion Energy was notified, and the incident was later linked to a faulty electrical detector near the Maryland Metropolitan African American Baptist Church. The issue also affected power near Wesley Street.

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