Utility pole fire causes power outage in Roseland

Heard on: Amherst County Public Safety

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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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Address will be (number withheld) Woodson.

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It's directly behind this little structure.

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Got my truck parked on the side of the road.

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The pole has burnt into at the top.

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There's a little bit of smoke.

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Copy.

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Amherst Pedlar 21.

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Go ahead.

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All right, it's actually going to be AP.

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They already had it reported.

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They're stating it's approximately 160 people at this time without power in that area.

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And restoration is 10:30 p.m.

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this evening, but they do have crews that are already notified.

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Ten four, copy.

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I just made it to the pole, and it is an AP 875A31 .

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Amherst, brush 32 responding with two.

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Ten four.

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Brush 32 , y'all take your time.

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Ain't no rush.

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I got the little grass out that was on fire.

2026-10-17 18:22 UTC

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Woodson Rd, Roseland, VA 22967

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As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers reported a utility pole fire with smoke near Woodson Road. A small grass fire nearby was extinguished, and the utility company was notified. About 160 customers were reported without power, with restoration expected around 10:30 p.m.

Utility pole fire causes power outage in Roseland

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