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Loud explosion and gunshot reported in Elkton neighborhood, Elkton VA

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Elkton, VA 22827

Residents near Ward Avenue in Elkton reported a loud explosion that shook multiple houses. Additionally, a loud gunshot was heard from the area about 10 to 15 minutes prior. Emergency services have been dispatched to the scene.

Audio|Source: Rockingham and Harrisonburg Fire/EMS
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Transcript:
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I, Explosion,
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507, Word Avenue Elkton.
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Engine 36 and ambulance 931. Respond Explosion 507.
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Ward Avenue Elkton Cross Street, Shenandoah Avenue and South First Street operate Pack 3.
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I'm here near Ward Avenue. Caller is advising around 1945, she heard, it sounds like an explosion that shook multiple houses. Advising her neighbor also felt it.
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Compliment advised, this is their address, that they heard a loud gun shot coming from near Ward Avenue, unknown what type of gun. He heard the shot around 10 to 15 minutes ago.
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without backup.
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Also be advised, we have another call from 507 Ward Avenue about an explosion.
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Complaining heard a booming explosion around 1954.
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It's advising it shook their whole building.
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We do have fire department en route.

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Elkton, VA 22827

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