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Cooking triggers fire alarm in Petersburg homePetersburg VA

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audio iconFire & Arson
Kentucky Ave, Petersburg, VA 23803

As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a fire alarm at a residence near Kentucky Avenue in Petersburg. Crews found no visible fire. The alarm was triggered by cooking, and no injuries were reported.

Audio|Heard on: Petersburg Fire/Rescue
Listen to dispatch call
01:7
Transcript:
00:00
Petersburg Engine Three is near Kentucky Avenue for fire alarm activation.
00:05
We have a two-story wood frame structure, nothing showing from three sides and it's also being investigated.
00:12
Unit on scene.
00:23
Petersburg Medic Twelve is transporting one to Southside Medical Center.
00:37
Confirmed that was Medic Twelve en route to Southside Regional Medical Center.
00:43
Affirmative, Medic Twelve.
00:46
I got one on fire.
00:53
Petersburg from Engine Three.
00:56
Engine Three.
00:58
It's going to be cooking that set off the smoke detector.
01:00
She'll be clearing it in service.
01:03
So I copy, cooking set off alarm and service in effect.

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Location mentioned:
Kentucky Ave, Petersburg, VA 23803

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