False fire alarm caused by power outage, Powhatan VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a reported alarm near Butterwood Circle in Powhatan, which was later found to be a false activation caused by a power outage.
Audio|Heard on: Powhatan County Fire & Rescue
Listen to dispatch call
01:7
Transcript:
00:00
Mike 711 returning (number withheld).
00:08
Five thousand 208 for the fire alarm.
00:20
Both cross streets are Butterwood Terrace and Butterwood Drive.
00:24
Time out (number withheld).
00:27
Alarm at (number withheld).
00:30
Engine 702 is en route.
00:37
Chain around (number withheld).
00:43
DC 720 is responding.
00:47
DC 720 responding (number withheld).
00:53
Engine 702, DC 720, you're responding to near Butterwood Circle.
00:59
It was an ASAP to PSAP alarm company advising they spoke to the keyholder on site.
01:04
There's no fire.
01:05
Power outage caused a false alarm.
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:
Butterwood Cir, Powhatan, VA 23139
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