Fire crews handle electrical smell near 5th Ave, Richmond VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible electrical issue at a residence near 5th Avenue and Willow Street in Richmond. The report mentioned a burning smell coming from an electrical box but no visible flames. Responders reduced units once the situation appeared limited to an electrical odor.
Audio|Heard on: Richmond City Fire Dispatch
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01:58
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 15, engine 5, truck 6, safety 1, and battalion 1.
00:05
Electrical fire.
00:07
near 5th Avenue.
00:09
Engine 15, engine 5, truck 6, safety 1, and battalion 1.
00:15
Electrical fire.
00:17
near 5th Avenue. Cross streets are Cypress Street and Willow Street.
00:22
On task channel 6.
00:24
Time out 1242.
00:31
You know, we're going to have the hydrant at 5th Ave and Willow Street.
00:42
Copy 15 has a hydrant at 5th and Willow.
00:49
That's (name withheld) (number withheld).
00:51
Company just marked en route to 5th Avenue.
00:55
Electrical fire.
00:58
Complaint advises burning smell coming from the electrical box.
01:02
No flames, just smoke visible.
01:04
Company's showing a route (number withheld).
01:08
15, we're arriving on scene.
01:10
Two-story private dwelling, nothing shown from the alpha bravo corners.
01:13
15 out of command be investigating.
01:18
City 150, city two-story, nothing visible from alpha and bravo quarter.
01:22
We'll investigate half the man to our 44.
01:30
Richmond, 5th Ave.
01:33
5th Ave, come in.
01:39
Yeah, you can go ahead and reduce this down to Truck 6 and 15 if it's going to be an electrical smell coming from the panel box.
01:47
Truck 6, when you arrive on scene, just need you to bring your ticket.
01:53
This is Engine 15, Truck 6 to handle 5th Avenue.
01:56
All other companies turn to service (number withheld).
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Location mentioned:
5th Ave, Richmond, VA 23222
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