Lynchburg firefighters quickly responded to a vehicle blaze on Oakley Avenue. The incident occurred on Thursday in the 500 block of the street, where a camper was fully engulfed in flames.
Response to the Camper Fire on Oakley Avenue
Fire crews from Lynchburg Fire Station 6 were the first to arrive. Engine 6 and Rescue 1 were dispatched to the scene to address the emergency.
Incident Overview
- Date: Thursday
- Location: 500 block of Oakley Avenue, Lynchburg
- Type of fire: Vehicle fire involving a camper
Upon arrival, the firefighters found the camper completely involved in the fire. Their prompt action led to the situation being classified as a working fire, indicating a serious level of response was required.
Firefighting Units Involved
Several additional units assisted at the scene, including:
- Engine 2 (E2)
- Engine 7 (E7)
- Truck 1 (T1)
- Battalion 1 (B1)
- Battalion 2 (B2)
- Medic 6 (M6)
- Chief 2
The extensive response reinforced the coordinated efforts by the Lynchburg Fire Department to manage and extinguish the blaze effectively. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the fire.
