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Heard on: Frederick County Public Safety · 1/17/2026 10:13 AM
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Three callers advising that they turned on a switch in the house, heard a pop and it began to smoke.
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They don't see any fire.
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Electrical smoke reported in residence near Valley Pike

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of light electrical smoke inside a residence near Valley Pike in Virginia. Occupants heard a popping sound after turning on a switch and evacuated the home. Fire units inspected the scene and determined the issue was related to an electrical outlet, with no active fire found.

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Valley Pike, Virginia
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