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Fire alarm triggers response at Pritchard Hall, Blacksburg VA

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Pritchard Hall, 630 Washington St SW, Blacksburg, VA 24061

As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers alerted the Blacksburg Fire Department to a possible fire alarm activation at Pritchard Hall. Fire crews were being sent to investigate the situation at the university residence hall.

Audio|Heard on: Blacksburg, Town of Police Dispatch
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Transcript:
I was just making you all aware that we're dispatching Blacksburg Fire Department out to Pritchard Hall for a fire alarm.

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Location mentioned:
Pritchard Hall, 630 Washington St SW, Blacksburg, VA 24061

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