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Heard on: Simsbury Police (P25) & Ambulance · 1/16/2026 01:48 PM
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I was taking a fire at (number withheld) Dorset Crossing, battery on fire.
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Battery fire reported near Dorset Crossing

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible battery fire at an apartment complex near Dorset Crossing in Simsbury. The battery may have overheated while charging, causing smoke and minor charring in the unit. Residents were advised to evacuate as a precaution, and no flames were initially visible.

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Dorset Crossing Dr, Simsbury, CT 06070
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