Fire crews respond to possible smoke near Ellington Bend, Charlottesville VA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible residential fire near Ellington Bend in Charlottesville. Smoke from cooking triggered a fire alarm, but no flames or active fire were observed. Fire personnel investigated the residence and found no ongoing hazard.
Audio|Heard on: Albemarle VA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Engine 56,
00:03
Heavy responding to near Ellington Bend, cross streets of Foxdale Lane for the residential fire alarm.
00:12
We spoke with the homeowner who advised that there are no flames or smoke.
00:17
Advised that the kitchen got a little smoky while they were cooking and the alarm has been going off for an hour.
00:24
1801.
00:26
Engine 56,
00:28
On scene of a two-story residential home over a basement.
00:35
Nothing showing on the alpha side.
00:36
We'll investigate.
00:37
Engine 56, show you on location of a three-story residential over basement.
00:43
Nothing showing alpha side.
00:44
Investigating.
00:45
56 assuming command 1808.
00:48
This is C4, Engine 6.
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86, go ahead.
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This is completed.
00:53
Nothing showing.
00:54
We'll be making an entrance.
00:55
That's the command.
00:56
366 complete, nothing showing.
00:58
Be making an entry.
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1809.
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Location mentioned:
Ellington Bend, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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