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Crews investigate smoke at restaurant on 5th St SW

Heard on: Albemarle VA Fire-Tac Group Calls
03:08
00:00
You're responding to Domino's Pizza, the building at (number withheld) 5th street southwest.
audio iconFire & Arson
5th St SW, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of smoke at a commercial restaurant on 5th Street Southwest in Charlottesville. Workers on the roof were performing electrical work, which appeared to cause a minor haze and odor. After investigating, responders determined that the smoke was likely from the electrical maintenance activity and not an active fire.

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