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Heard on: York and Gloucester County Fire/EMS · 1/16/2026 05:02 AM
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One 2nd alert for Gloucester Fire's 1st call.
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Near George Washington Memorial Highway, for a fire alarm called in by the alarm company, area of activation zone 16, fire water flow riser number four.
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False fire alarm during system testing in Gloucester

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible fire alarm near George Washington Memorial Highway in Gloucester. The alarm was initially reported active, but contractors at the site confirmed they were conducting scheduled system testing. Responders determined there was no actual fire, and the alarm was disregarded.

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George Washington Memorial Hwy, Gloucester, VA 23061
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