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Heard on: Hanover County Fire / EMS · 22 hours ago
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Engines 410 and 401, Trot 413 and Battalion 402.
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Fire alarm commercial (number withheld) Cedar Lane.
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False alarm at school event near Cedar Ln

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a commercial fire alarm near Cedar Lane by Elmont Elementary. Smoke reported from the cafeteria was later confirmed to be harmless, caused by a fog machine during a school event. No injuries or fire were found, and units were cleared after verification.

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Cedar Ln, Ashland, VA 23005
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