Fire alarm investigation at construction site, Richmond VA


Fire crews responded to a smoke alarm at a construction site, with no visible fire or smoke.
Audio|Source: Richmond City Fire Dispatch
01:8
Transcript:
Engine 19 and truck 7. Fire alarm[1]. 5414, (number withheld). Engine 19 and truck 7. Fire alarm. 5414, (number withheld). Cross streets are Granite Avenue and Libby Avenue. Contact Channel 2. Time out, 1638. Company's marking route 5414, Cary Street. Smoke detector alarm coming from the basement, smoke. Fire Company reporting construction going on at home. Companies marked the route 1641. Richmond, engine 19 is on scene. We have a two-story building with construction. I have nothing visible from the exterior. We're going to investigate. I'll give you an update shortly. Steve Inj 19 on scene with two-story wood frame, nothing visible from exterior. Investigate, 19th command.
Engine 19 and truck 7. Fire alarm[1]. 5414, (number withheld). Engine 19 and truck 7. Fire alarm. 5414, (number withheld). Cross streets are Granite Avenue and Libby Avenue. Contact Channel 2. Time out, 1638. Company's marking route 5414, Cary Street. Smoke detector alarm coming from the basement, smoke. Fire Company reporting construction going on at home. Companies marked the route 1641. Richmond, engine 19 is on scene. We have a two-story building with construction. I have nothing visible from the exterior. We're going to investigate. I'll give you an update shortly. Steve Inj 19 on scene with two-story wood frame, nothing visible from exterior. Investigate, 19th command.
Police codes explained
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[1]
Fire alarm: Activation of a fire or smoke alarm
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Location mentioned:
Near Cary Street Rd, Richmond, VA 23226
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