False alarm sparks tense fire response at Richmond plaza, Richmond VA
Smoke 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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