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Heard on: Frederick County Public Safety · 1/16/2026 03:57 AM
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Possible fire alarm gone off in the area of Handley Library, (number withheld) West Piccadilly Street, cross streets North Braddock Street, North Washington Street.
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Wagon five, Engine one, Ladder two, Battalion six respond on fire channel two at 701 .
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False alarm at Hanley Library

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible fire alarm at the Hanley Library near West Piccadilly Street in Winchester. The alarm was determined to be accidental, with no smoke or fire detected. Units were recalled after confirming normal conditions.

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W Piccadilly St, Winchester, VA 22601
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