Electrical box sparks at foundry apartments, no fire, Richmond VA
Fire & ArsonFire units responded to an apartment where electrical wires were sparking inside an electrical box. There were no flames or smoke seen. A carbon monoxide alarm was also going off, and a resident had flu-like symptoms. The incident was reported as an electrical emergency but not a confirmed fire.
Audio|Source: Richmond City Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Engine 14. Wires arcing.
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Near Fent Street, at Foundry Apartment, Apartment 417.
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Engine 14. Wires arcing.
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Near Fent Street, at Foundry apartment, apartment 417.
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Cross streets are Webster Street and Brook Road.
00:16
On tap Channel 2.
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Time out, 2129.
00:19
From all companies en route to near Wood Street for the carbon monoxide fire alarm.
00:24
Carbon monoxide alarm going off and roommate appearing to have flu-like symptoms.
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It's in the complainant's bedroom.
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Show on companies in route 2130 hours.
00:31
Showing all companies around 109, 44,
00:34
Slid Street, to apartment 417, putting utility incident, wires arcing.
00:39
Complaining about actually just seen sparks from the electrical box inside the home.
00:43
No flames or smoke visible, showing engine 14 around 2131 hours.
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Location mentioned:
Near Sledd St, Richmond, VA 23220
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