Fire crews respond to alarm near Virginia St, Berkeley CA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible commercial fire alarm near Virginia Street in Berkeley. Units including Engine 2 and Truck 2 investigated reports at a multi-story residential building over a garage, where occupants were evacuating. A separate alarm was also noted near Ellsworth Street. The situation appeared under control as crews investigated further.
Audio|Heard on: Alameda CA Fire Dispatch Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Engine two and truck two, respond to commercial fire alarm near Virginia Street.
00:07
Cross streets are Leroy Avenue and Euclid Avenue.
00:16
Engine five, respond to commercial fire alarm near Ellsworth Street.
00:23
Cross streets are Parker Street and Carlton Street.
00:27
Engine five.
00:28
Hi, Berkeley One.
00:29
Be advised that Red Chain Truck has a single company.
00:32
If you can advise if like a second engine.
00:35
Berkeley One Engine Two is on scene.
00:36
Four-story over-garage residential, locked down and need people evacuating.
00:41
We'll be out investigating.
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Location mentioned:
Virginia St, Berkeley, CA 94709
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