Smoke from chimney at new apartment triggers fire alarm, Richmond VA
Fire & ArsonFirefighters responded to an active fire alarm at a new apartment building near Orleans and Williamsburg in Richmond, VA. After investigation, they found no fire but noticed a small amount of smoke coming from a chimney. The situation posed no threat.
Audio|Source: Richmond City Fire Dispatch
05:21
Transcript:
00:00
Richmond,
00:01
Engine 8's on scene, near Orleans Street. We have a two-story warehouse complex.
00:09
Nothing visible from the A side of the structure.
00:12
The engine 8 will have command and be investigating.
00:16
Proceeding. Engine 8 will see nothing visible.
00:18
We'll investigate half command at 16.1.
00:25
Italian three on scene got a two-story brick single family dwelling detached nothing shown from the alpha or Delta side I'll go ahead and take command engine 20 to be my investigation group
00:38
Dyn3 on scene nothing visible assuming command 1621
00:47
It's been from Orleans Street Command.
00:51
This does not appear to be coming from near Orleans Street, appears to be coming from a new apartment building near Orleans and Williamsburg. I believe the address is near Orleans.
01:10
The option copies the updated location near Orleans Avenue.
01:15
1623.
01:20
All right, Richmond from Orleans Command.
01:25
Orleans Commit.
01:28
Can you make a phone call for emergency contact?
01:37
I just finished the 360.
01:39
Other than a little bit of smoke coming out of the chimney.
01:42
Nothing to have the order on the outside either.
01:48
Emergency contact number,
01:52
(number withheld).
01:58
63000.
02:03
Check copies, 1624.
02:08
And truck two,
02:11
if you will bring me your Knox Box key, and see if there's anything in the Knoxbox.
02:20
To disregard a knock request, there is no knockbox, the door's missing off the knockstop.
02:31
Richmond from Orleans Street Command. We do have an audible alarm active.
02:38
We're doing a walk around of the structure now. This is a five-story structure.
02:44
First floor appears clear.
02:48
Virgin Coppies.
02:51
First floor, Pierce, Clears, five-store instruction at 501, Fort Leans, 16, 25.
03:01
A, from Truck 2.
03:05
Go ahead, truck.
03:06
Do they have the old style or new style Knoxbox key?
03:14
They do not have a Knox Box.
03:18
There's no cover on the Knox Box, no keys inside, it's just an open hole.
03:28
Richmond from Orleans Street Command.
03:31
Orleans Street Command.
03:34
Okay, walk around though the structure is complete, no signs of smoke or fire from the first floor.
03:39
First floor is clear throughout, you can see all the way through.
03:43
Were you able to make contact with the emergency contact?
03:46
I did give a call,
03:48
had to leave a message.
03:55
Okay, I've got a list of phone numbers posted on the building. Can you take another one?
04:03
Permanive, I'm ready to copy.
04:08
I'm sorry, can you repeat your traffic?
04:11
I'm ready to copy the next door.
04:16
Copy (number withheld).
04:22
Italian 1 from Orleans Street.
04:32
Okay, anyone go ahead.
04:36
I'll come and tell you to do a face-to-face.
04:40
I'm coming back around to your side.
04:46
Mr. From Command,
04:49
investigated the house, top to bottom, no signs of any fire other than the fire in the fireplace. Engine 20 to handle,
04:55
all units can return servicemen are ready.
04:58
Richel Coppies' arguments on the New Kent Road Return to Service engine 20 to handle.
05:03
Nothing found, 1629.
05:11
8.04,
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894-13-8-9.
05:17
Stay-bye.
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Location mentioned:
Near Orleans St, Richmond, VA 23231
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