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Heard on: Bedford County Fire and Rescue (Ops) · 1/10/2026 06:16 PM
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Do you require me here for any reason? If not, I'm going to respond to the outside fire.
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No, you clear, you good, thank you.
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Controlled burn mistaken for outside fire

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of an outside fire near Shingle Block Road and Abigail Lane in Bedford County. Upon arrival, they determined it was a homeowner’s controlled burn at a residence along Shingle Block Road. No emergency action was needed.

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1985 Shingle Block Rd, Bedford, VA 24523
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