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Fire alarm at church caused by maintenance issue, Staunton VA

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/3/2025 09:10 AM

Staunton, VA 24401

A fire alarm went off at Main Street United Methodist Church in Staunton, VA. The building was evacuated as a precaution. No fire was found, and the alarm was due to maintenance work. All emergency units have cleared the scene.

Audio|Source: Staunton Area Public Safety

01:51

Transcript:

00:00

Nation 1, Fire Alarm, Main Street, United Methodist Church, near Main Street. near Main Street.

00:23

Station 1, our alarm, Main Street United Methodist Church, 6A1 with Main Street, Upper Winthrop 2, 1213.

00:55

14 to Main Street United Methodist Church, near West Main Street, All Street, Church Street, Maple Avenue, fire alarm.

01:04

It's showing Zone 175,

01:07

4-1, Office Entry Pool Station.

01:12

Multi-story with a subdivision church facility.

01:18

Nothing showing A, B, C.

01:22

The preschool facility appears to be evacuated.

01:27

Captain Brown will have to mind.

01:41

Performing maintenance, no emergency.

01:45

All units can return.

01:47

Command is terminated.

01:49

All have been available.

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Staunton, VA 24401

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