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False alarm sparks fire response at Charleston apartment, Charleston WV

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/27/2025 03:56 AM

McCorkle Ave, Charleston, WV 25304

A fire alarm at a Charleston apartment triggered a swift fire unit response but was found caused by burnt food, ending the alarm quickly.

Audio|Source: Charleston Fire and EMS Dispatch

01:15

Transcript:

00:00

engine 456, engine 454, fire alarm, Leopard Terrace, near McCorkle Avenue, 4420 McCorkle Avenue,

00:08

showing general fire.

00:10

I'm out 656.

00:16

456, Metro, be en route.

00:19

4, 56 in route 657.

00:35

456 Metro, we'll be on scene, we don't have anything visible this time, to be investigating.

00:42

456, copy on scene, nothing showing, investigating, 7-2.

00:49

4-56 Metro, longer again, apartment 213.

00:55

Copy apartment 213, 7-0-4.

01:03

456, MacFair.

01:06

456. Yes, Mark Vee.

01:08

Shall you use the back in service?

01:10

Okay. 456, copy burnt food, I'll use back in service at 7.6.

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McCorkle Ave, Charleston, WV 25304

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