False alarm sparks tense fire response at Richmond plaza, Richmond VA
Fire & ArsonSmoke detector triggered at Richmond plaza, but no fire or hazards were found, raising initial concern for potential danger. Units cleared after investigation.
Audio|Source: Richmond City Fire Dispatch
02:32
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 18 and truck 7 responding.
00:02
Fire alarm activation reported.
00:04
Incident located near South Nanswan Street.
00:07
Engine 18 and truck 7 en route.
00:10
Fire alarm confirmed.
00:11
At location near South Nanswan Street.
00:14
Cross streets: Maplewood Avenue and Grand Street.
00:17
Monitoring on Channel 2.
00:19
Timeout logged, 0117.
00:26
Engine 18 truck 7 responding to smoke detector activation near 613 South Nanswan Street; smoke reported in hallway.
00:34
Engine 18 truck 7 on scene at 0110 hours.
00:41
Multiple alarms reported on Main Street.
00:42
Reports of several alarms going off.
00:45
Engine 5 checking 12th floor.
00:47
Engine 6 inspecting second floor.
00:54
Multiple alarms sounding throughout 120 hours.
00:58
Engine 18 and 14 responding.
01:00
One and a half story dwelling, command assigned to Engine 18 and truck 7.
01:07
Investigation underway.
01:10
No signs of fire on scene; investigation continuing at zone 122 hours.
01:20
Go ahead, Engine 5.
01:26
Arrived at 12th floor.
01:28
Standing in front of rooms 12-1-2-3.
01:31
No hazards detected.
01:34
VCU personnel retrieving key to access room.
01:39
Copy that.
01:43
Request repeats.
01:49
Arrived back to 12th floor.
01:50
In front of rooms 12-1-2-3.
01:53
No hazards; waiting on VCU to bring correct key.
02:03
Key received.
02:05
Heading up with key.
02:11
Engine 18 status update.
02:15
Go ahead, Engine 18.
02:20
No indicators of fire or hazards.
02:23
Situation turned over to keyholder; units preparing to return.
02:29
Acknowledged; waiting for keyholder; truck 7 returning to service.
02:32
Clear at 26 hours.
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Location mentioned:
E Southside Plaza, Richmond, VA 23224
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