Alarm triggers evacuation at residence near Rachel Drive, Penn Laird VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, an alarm sounded at a residence near Rachel Drive in Penn Laird, leading to occupant evacuation. No smoke or flames were detected, and it was unclear if the alarm was for smoke or carbon monoxide. The alarm later stopped.
Audio|Heard on: Rockingham VA Fire Dispatch Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
00:00
Hi, I'm sounding,
00:03
Rachel Drive 10 layered.
00:12
I. Alarm sounding near Rachel Drive, Penn Laird.
00:24
Engine 418.
00:26
Respond alarm sounding near Rachel Drive, Penn Laird cross streets at end and Calib Drive.
00:33
N-2418 responding, near Rachel Drive and Penn Laird.
00:38
Carvise smoke detectors were going off.
00:40
There were no smoke or flame seen or no smoke smelt.
00:45
They're unsure if it should be a CO detector or a smoke detector.
00:49
They are evacuating.
00:52
At the end of the call, they advised the alarm had stopped going off.
00:56
Engine 416 responding with Inger 1418.
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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:
Rachel Dr, Penn Laird, VA 22846
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