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Heard on: Richmond City Fire Dispatch · 2 days ago
05:15
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[Full transcript retained — no personal identifiers present. Radio traffic describes investigation and response to smoke odor at strip mall near Midlothian Turnpike, determined to originate from burnt food in a restaurant hood system.]
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Fire crews investigate smoke at Midlothian strip mall

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a report of smoke odor at a strip mall on Midlothian Turnpike in Richmond. Crews investigated multiple connected businesses and found the odor was caused by burnt food in a restaurant hood system. The smoke spread into neighboring stores through shared attic space. Ventilation was performed and no fire hazards were present.

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Midlothian Tpke, Richmond, VA
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