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Fire alarm prompts evacuation at Eggleston Hall

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They received a fire alarm at Eggleston Hall main wing, near Drillfield Drive.
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Eggleston Hall, Drillfield Dr, Blacksburg, VA 24061
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible fire at Eggleston Hall near Drillfield Drive. The alarm was reported from a third-floor dorm room, and residents were evacuating as a precaution. No visible smoke or flames were observed at the time, and a fire officer was en route to assess the situation.

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