False fire alarm at University dormitory due to burnt popcorn, Richmond VA
Fire & ArsonFirefighters responded to a fire alarm at the University of Richmond dormitory, located near Richmond Way. The alarm was triggered by burnt popcorn in room 200 of Robins Hall. The incident was determined to be a false alarm, and services were concluded without further issue.
Audio|Source: Richmond City Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Engine 19 and truck 7.
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Fire alarm.
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Near Richmond Way.
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Engine 19 and truck 7.
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Fire alarm.
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Near Richmond Way.
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Cross streets are University of Richmond Drive and Lakeview, Main.
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On tap Channel 2.
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Timeout, 1656.
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Companies marked the route near Richmond Way for the general fire alarm. The alarm coming from room 200 of the University of Richmond Robins Hall dormitory.
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Companies are out 1659.
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Richmond from Engine 19.
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Engine 19. Engine 19.
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We've made contact with University of Richmond and it's going to be an alarm that the person burning up some popcorn.
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You can send the truck back in. It'll just be Engine 19 responding.
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Richmond copies Engine 19 to handle.
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Truck 7 can return to service, 1700.
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Location mentioned:
Near Richmond Way, Richmond, VA 23173
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