Large fallen tree blocking James River Road area

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This transcript is auto-generated from live dispatch audio and may be incomplete or inaccurate. It is not an official report and may change.

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DC Engine 171, responding to the area (number withheld) James River Road.

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It is crossing Mount Alto Road, Chestnut Grove Road.

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Five four three down, priority two.

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Called in by Scottsville firefighter.

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Five three is over 20 foot in diameter.

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We have notified PD.

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power lines involved.

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It's right next to one lane bridge sign and on a homeowner's plants.

00:27

No fire hazards.

00:29

Sixteen thirty-eight.

00:31

This is Engine One Hundred and Seventy-One.

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This isn't the same tree that Brush Seventy-Five took care of, correct? No, Engine One Hundred and Seventy-One.

00:39

This is Engine One Hundred and Seventy-One.

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The call Brush Seventy-Five took was in the area of (number withheld) James River Road, and that was two trees that they were able to cut up and remove from the area.

00:54

Apparently, this is this.

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One large three over 20 ft diameter that has rolled.

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Sixteen 39 .

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Engine 1701 , okay.

9/4/2026 01:37 PM

Road Closure

James River Rd, Howardsville, VA 24562

Large fallen tree blocking James River Road area

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Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported large tree down near James River Road by Mount Alto Road and Chestnut Grove Road. The tree, described as over 20 feet in diameter, was near a one-lane bridge sign and a homeowner’s yard, with no power lines or fire hazard reported. Police were notified about the situation.

Large fallen tree blocking James River Road area

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