Power line fall sparks grass fire near Weiss Ln, Chesapeake VA


A power line fell near Weiss Lane, arced, and started a grass fire. The fire spread because of the wind.
Audio|Source: Chesapeake Fire
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Transcript:
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Engine 8, I'm down arcing, 3.316, twice lane, timeout, 1750.
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Engineering District 813, 336, near Weiss Lane, crossing Old Middle Road, the lines down arcing at 1751.
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The agency advised the RP's back on the line,
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stating the line collapse on the road and is catching the grass on fire ground.
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Can't speak to Enjimate?
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Engineate? Enginate?
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Advise RP stating that the grass fire is spreading due to the wind.
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Hey, copy.
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Will it be any further further if you can't see that when we get on scene.
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Samport.
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Location mentioned:
Weiss Ln, Chesapeake, VA 23323
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