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Heard on: Radford Fire/EMS · 1/17/2026 12:55 AM
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Fire, respond to (number withheld) Williams Ave.
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Caller is advising that her house is filled with smoke and she smells the burning wood smell.
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Possible electrical smoke odor near Williams Ave

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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters and EMS were called to a residence near Williams Ave in Radford for reports of smoke indoors. The odor appeared to have a possible electrical source, but there were no visible flames. Units arrived to assess the situation and confirmed heavy smoke but no active fire.

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Williams Ave, Radford, VA 24141
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