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Heard on: Suffolk City Fire and Rescue · 1/17/2026 11:27 AM
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We acknowledge tones for brush nine and tanker nine.
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We're trying to get personnel now.
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Brush fire near College Drive prompts response

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a brush fire along Interstate 664 near College Drive in Suffolk, Virginia. Multiple fire units, including ladders, engines, and rescue teams, established a safety corridor and staged near Station 11 and a nearby car wash. Smoke and flames were observed along the roadway, with fire lines extending several hundred yards. Personnel coordinated resources, including requests for additional engines, aerial support, and the fire marshal’s office. A possible encampment was identified near the fire’s point of origin. The incident appeared to be contained after coordinated suppression efforts.

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College Dr, Suffolk, VA
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