Smoke and mechanical odor reported in apartment
Fire & ArsonDispatch audio reporting units sent to 6850 Richmond Highway for apartment 250 where a caller reported a mechanical smell and some smoke but no visible fire. The recording also mentions other dispatches, including an overdose call and a residential fire alarm.
Audio|Source: Fairfax County Police, Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
Engine 411, Truck 411, Battalion 406 on Channel 4 Delta Box 41100, Still Alarm[1], 6850 Richmond Highway, apartment 250, cross street Memorial Street. Engine 430, Medic 430 on Channel 4 Bravo Box 430-23, Overdose, 3300 Gallows Road, Fairfax Hospital. Engine 427 on Channel 4 Bravo Box 42700, residential fire alarm, 6290 ring box F8's court, cross street Center Road. Battalion 406 on scene at 6850 Richmond Highway; caller in apartment 250 said she had noticed a mechanical smell coming from the vent inside the apartment and also advised smoke but no visible fire on scene.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Still Alarm: Fire Alarm / Possible Fire
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Location mentioned:
Near Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA 22306
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