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Heard on: Petersburg Fire/Rescue · 1/17/2026 04:24 PM
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Engine four, truck one, respond to near South Crater Road.
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Near South Crater Road.
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False alarm at Monumental Baptist Church

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm activation at Monumental Baptist Church near South Crater Road in Petersburg. After investigating, units found no fire or hazards. The alarm was determined to be a false activation, and all units cleared without incident.

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S Crater Rd, Petersburg, VA 23805
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