Fire crews investigate alarm at Cross Creek, Charlottesville VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible commercial fire alarm near Cross Creek and Barracks Road in Charlottesville. Engine 83 and additional units investigated a two-story nursing facility after reports of an activated alarm and difficulty opening an elevator door. No smoke or fire was initially observed, and firefighters were conducting an internal check to ensure safety.
Audio|Heard on: Albemarle VA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Engine 83 responding to near Colonnades Hill Drive, Cross Creek and Barracks Road.
00:05
Commercial fire alarm,
00:07
pull station.
00:08
You'll have multiple hydrants located around the building.
00:11
643.
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Truck Bravo or ECC, go ahead.
00:17
Can you add the battalion chief and an engine? We're going to have to take this person out to the top of the elevator.
00:22
Can't get the door open.
00:24
I just said truck, door unable to open, adding battalion and me next to engine.
00:30
ECC Engine 83 is on location.
00:33
Two-story nursing facility, nothing showing inside Alpha.
00:35
We'll be offensive out investigating.
00:37
We've got our own water.
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83 Bravo, come in.
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This is 83, showing you on location.
00:41
Two story, nothing showing and be investigating offensively.
00:44
You have your own water.
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83 in command.
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649.
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Location mentioned:
Colonnades Hill Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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