Malfunctioning water heater causes smoke in home, Palmyra VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews were dispatched to a reported structure fire near Justin Drive in Palmyra. Smoke and a burning plastic odor were detected coming from a basement, but no flames were visible. The source was determined to be a malfunctioning hot water tank, and the incident was resolved without further damage or injuries.
Audio|Heard on: Fluvanna VA Fire Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
03:24
Transcript:
00:07
Medic 27, you're being added for the structure fire near Justin Drive.
00:19
You are being added near Justin Drive on this structure fire.
00:57
Can you confirm the address as Justin or Jefferson? Because they said both on dispatch.
01:35
Chief 50, we have smoke in the basement.
01:37
White smoke smells like burning plastic.
01:39
No flames seen.
01:40
Everyone is being evacuated out of structure.
02:49
Bring down a hot water tank that has malfunctioned.
03:22
Hot water malfunction per T51 1843.
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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:
Justin Drive, Palmyra, VA 22963
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