Fire in hospital kitchen area due to faulty refrigerator, Charlottesville VA


Fire crews were called to Martha Jefferson Hospital for a fire in the emergency room caused by a faulty refrigerator. The fire had already been put out when they arrived, and there was only a smell of smoke. The firefighters ventilated the area to eliminate the odor.
Audio|Source: Albemarle County Fire and Rescue
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Transcript:
Fire crews responded to a reported fire in the emergency room treatment area of Martha Jefferson Hospital. The fire was isolated to a faulty refrigerator with no active flames, only a lingering odor. The fire was extinguished prior to arrival, and responders ventilated the area.
Fire crews responded to a reported fire in the emergency room treatment area of Martha Jefferson Hospital. The fire was isolated to a faulty refrigerator with no active flames, only a lingering odor. The fire was extinguished prior to arrival, and responders ventilated the area.
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Location mentioned:
Near Martha Jefferson Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22911
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