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Electrical smell triggers brief fire alarm at apartment, Christiansburg VA

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Near Republic Rd #72g, Christiansburg, VA 24073

At an apartment near Republic Road, a caller reported a smell of something electrical. The fire alarm briefly activated but then turned off on its own. There was no visible smoke, and residents were leaving the apartment.

Audio|Source: Montgomery County Public Safety
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104802. I'll show you around near Republic Road, Apartment (number withheld), (number withheld),
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The caller was there smelling something electrical, the fire alarm, and the apartment alarm went off for a short time and then turned itself off.
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No visible smoke.
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Residents are leaving the apartment.

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Location mentioned:
Near Republic Rd #72g, Christiansburg, VA 24073
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