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Heard on: Westerville Police, Fire and EMS · 1/18/2026 05:14 PM
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Fire alarm, engine 111, engine 113, ladder 111, battalion 111 responded near North Grove Street main hall for general fire alarm.
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Engine 111, engine 115,
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Fire crews respond to smoking dryer at dorm

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible fire at a dormitory near North Grove Street in Westerville. The incident involved reports of smoke from a dryer, triggering fire alarms and evacuation of a four‑story residential hall. Responders investigated and contained the situation, confirming it was a smoking dryer with no active structure fire.

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S Grove St, Westerville, OH 43081
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