Fire alarm triggered at medical sciences building, Richmond VA


A fire alarm was reported at the Medical Sciences Building on the MCB Campus near East Marshall Street. No smoke or flames were seen, and the exact location of the alarm was unknown. Fire units arrived and started investigating the situation.
Audio|Source: Richmond City Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Engine 1, Engine 5, Engine 6, Truck 2, and Battalion 1. Fire alarm. Near East Marshall Street, at Medical Sciences Building, MCB Campus. Cross streets are North 12th Street and College Street.
00:28
On Tech Channel 2. Time out. 2134. All companies responding to near East Marshall Street for general fire alarm. Called in by BCU staff, unknown area of activation. No smoke or flames visible. Companies arriving around 2136 hours.
00:49
Building not visible from Alpha or Delta side. Engine 1's officer assuming command and investigating. Richmond copies Engine 1 on scene, multi-story building, will investigate and assume command at 2137 hours.
01:18
Richmond copy, Engine 1 has command at 2138 hours.
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Location mentioned:
Hermes A. Kontos Medical Sciences Bldg, 1217 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23298
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