Fire alarm activated in 4-story residential building, Richmond VA


A fire alarm sounded at a four-story residential building near North 18th Street in Richmond. Fire crews arrived but found no visible fire or danger. The alarm came from room 147, and maintenance staff are on the way.
Audio|Source: Richmond City Fire Dispatch
01:7
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 1, Engine 11, Engine 5, Truck 2, and Battalion 1. Fire alarm[1]. 423, North 18 Street. Engine 1, Engine 11, engine 5, truck 2, and battalion 1. Fire alarm. 423, North 18 Street. Cross Streets are East Marshall Street and East Clay Street. On tap Channel 2. Time out, 015.
00:26
Call companies on route to 423 North 18th Street for the general fire alarm. Area of activation is room 147. Showing our companies in route, 117. Agent 1 is on scene 4-story residential, nothing visible from the Alpha Bravo side. Engine 1 has 18th Street Command Investigative Mode.
00:50
In Richmond, Carpice, Engine 1 on scene, 4throy residential, nothing visible from the Alpha-Brivo side will investigate in half command, and engine one be advised on-call maintenance is in route, no estimated ATA, 1190.
Police codes explained
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[1]
Fire alarm: Activation of a fire detection system
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Location mentioned:
Near N 18th St, Richmond, VA 23223
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