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False fire alarm at strip mall due to burnt foodRichmond VA

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Near Fitzhugh Ave, Richmond, VA 23226

Fire crews responded to a fire alarm at a single-story strip mall on Fitzhugh Avenue. The building was evacuated and checked. It was found to be a false alarm caused by burnt food on a stove. No fire was present.

Audio|Source: Henrico County Division of Fire
01:32
Transcript:
00:00
322 radio shows on scene single-story strip mall appears as though it's been evacuated.
00:06
Lieutenant (name withheld) command, we'll be out investigating.
00:11
sent for copy on-scene investigating sent it before.
00:20
Commander Radio.
00:21
It's going to be a false alarm.
00:23
Truck 322, can you go to the panel? If you can get a reset,
00:27
engine 312, you can cancel.
00:36
Truck 322, we copy.
00:38
We're past Westpraw Village now.
00:43
Engine 312, receipt canceled.
00:46
Commanded Truck 322.
00:49
Go ahead.
00:52
Location, sir.
01:05
(number withheld), Fitzhue Avenue, Cross Street, Orchard Road and Beveridge Road, Station 10's district.
01:13
(number withheld), Fitzhue Avenue, on Tack 4, timeout, 0759.
01:29
Command Radio, situation under control.
01:32
Food on stove.

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Near Fitzhugh Ave, Richmond, VA 23226

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