Smoke condition reported at Albany mall, Albany NY
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According to the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible smoke condition at the upper-level JCPenney entrance of Crossgates Mall in Albany. A shopper reported visible smoke and an odor, though no flames were observed.
Audio|Heard on: Albany NY Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Dispatcher, 902.
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Unit 902 took a call from a shopper in the mall.
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The caller said they are in the upper-level store entrance.
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They reported being at the end where Ring Road is visible.
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The caller said there appears to be a smoke condition in the store and an odor of smoke.
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The caller stated they advised employees, who did not think there was an issue.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Crossgates Mall Rd, Albany, NY 12203
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