Fire alarm triggered by dust in Mechanicsville home, Mechanicsville VA
Please note:
This is not an official report. The headline and summary are generated by automated AI systems from public-safety dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.
Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a residential fire alarm near Branner Woods Court and Ivanhoe Drive in Mechanicsville. Units found no active fire, and investigation revealed the alarm had been triggered by dust from a contractor working in the area. All units were later cleared and returned to service.
Audio|Heard on: Hanover County Fire / EMS
Listen to dispatch call
05:18
Transcript:
00:00
Engines 406 and 403, Truck 413, and Battalion 401.
00:07
Fire alarm residential near Branner Woods Court.
00:19
Fire alarm residential near Branner Woods Court, cross streets are Ivanhoe Drive, Station 6's district.
04:15
Truck 413 on scene.
04:17
Two-story, nothing showing.
04:20
Investigative mode established.
04:50
Contractor says dust set off the alarm.
05:06
Hanover verified call, place all units in service.
Disclaimer:
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:
Branner Woods Ct, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
Note:
Auto-generated from live dispatch audio, which may contain errors. Dispatch calls are not confirmed incidents. Always verify with official sources.
