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Heard on: Albemarle VA Fire-Tac Group Calls · 1/7/2026 12:55 PM
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Units responding for the structure fire, switch over to Alpha Tac 4.
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Units responding to the structure fire near Franklin Street, switch over to Alpha Tac 4.
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Sewer issue mistaken for fire on Franklin St

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a reported structure fire near Franklin Street. Upon investigation, the apparent smoke or steam was found to have originated from a sewer system issue. There was no active fire emergency, and the scene was handed over to maintenance personnel.

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Franklin St, Virginia 22902
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