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False commercial fire alarm at middle school, Newport News VA

Fire & Arson

Reported: 10/21/2025 10:32 AM

Near Minton Dr, Newport News, VA 23606

A commercial fire alarm was reported at Gildersleeve Middle School near Mitten Drive. After responding, it was confirmed there was no smoke or fire, and the alarm was canceled.

Audio|Source: Newport News Fire

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Transcript:

00:00

Engine 10, respond to commercial fire alarm near Mitten Drive at Gildersleeve Middle School. Engine 10, Rescue 2. Respond Party, commercial fire alarm near Mitten Drive at Gildersleeve Middle School. Cross streets of Mitten Drive.

00:13

It will be in the cop of your room smoke, detector.

00:21

Engine 10, Rescue 2, you can disregard your alarms.

00:24

Answering service, call back to cancel.

00:31

Engine 10. Engine 10.

00:34

I copy the cancel note. We're going to remain in route routine. You can cancel the rescue.

00:40

I move.

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Near Minton Dr, Newport News, VA 23606

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