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Heard on: Albemarle VA Fire-Tac Group Calls · 1/19/2026 05:02 AM
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Engine 5 responding.
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Truck 9 is responding.
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Burst sprinkler pipe triggers false alarm

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm at the Draftsman Hotel on West Main Street in Charlottesville. The alarm was triggered by a burst sprinkler pipe on the fourth floor. There was no active fire or water flow, and crews confirmed the issue was due to a pressure drop in the system.

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W Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22903
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