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Heard on: Petersburg Fire/Rescue · 1/18/2026 06:54 AM
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Two truck one engine, two truck one respond to near High Street.
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Four hundred and 20 High Street to the high street location for commercial fire alarm activation.
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Fire alarm triggered by object on stove at High St

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a commercial fire alarm at a multi-story apartment complex near High Street in Petersburg. Smoke was found in one apartment, apparently caused by an object melting on a stove. The situation was controlled after ventilation measures were taken.

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High St, Petersburg, VA 23803
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