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Smoke odor detected at Richmond apartments sparks alert, Richmond VA

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/28/2025 05:24 PM

W 26th St, Richmond, VA 23225

Fire crews respond to reports of a smoke odor in Richmond apartments. Units focus on a vent near a desk to locate the source of the unusual smell.

Audio|Source: Richmond City Fire Dispatch

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Transcript:

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Unknown Order 312, West 26th Street, Apartment E.

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Engine 17, and truck five.

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Unknown Order 312, West 26th Street, Apartment B.

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Cross streets are Perry Street and Madonna Street.

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OnTack Channel 2.

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Time out, 2028.

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Tendon 17, 11312, West 26th Street will be investigating.

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17 will be investigating.

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Order has been said to be coming from the vent near the desk.

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20-30 yards.

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Is 17 on Maine?

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And it's residents,

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17 you can handle.

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Receive no small residence, and just 17 to handle.

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W 26th St, Richmond, VA 23225

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