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Brush fire near Joplin Ave possibly started by childrenRichmond VA

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Near Joplin Ave, Richmond, VA 23224

A brush fire occurred near Joplin Avenue. Children were seen setting grass on fire, leading to police involvement for possible arson.

Audio|Source: Richmond City Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Engine 13. Rush fire.
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Brush fire near Joplin Avenue.
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Engine 13.
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Rush fire near Joplin Avenue.
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Cross streets are east 18th Street and east 21st Street.
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Contact Channel 2.
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Timeout, 1512.
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Agent 13 showing the route, near Johnson Avenue for the brush fire[2], children setting grass on fire.
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Police have been added for possible arson[1] investigation.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
arson: Possible intentional setting of fire
[2]
brush fire: Wildland or grass fire

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Near Joplin Ave, Richmond, VA 23224
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