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Heard on: Richmond City Fire Dispatch · 14 hours ago
02:20
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Engine six, engine five, engine twelve, truck three, and battalion three.
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Fire alarm,
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Cooking sets off alarm at dorm on VCU campus

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible cooking-related fire alarm at a VCU campus residence hall near West Cary Street and Belvedere Street. The alarm was determined to be caused by cooking and the building was ventilated. No hazards were found, and fire units returned to service.

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W Cary St, Richmond, VA 23220
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