Malfunctioning microwave causes smoke, no fire, Fauquier County VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to smoke from a microwave following a power surge at a residence near Millfield and Bob White drives in Virginia. The appliance was unplugged, and no fire was found. The incident was determined to be a mechanical malfunction.
Audio|Heard on: Fauquier VA Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
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Transcript:
00:00
It's just fine to Bob White Drive.
00:01
Callers were not using the microwave.
00:04
There was a power outage, power came back on and it popped and started smoking.
00:08
They have unplugged it. It is not smoking at this time.
00:11
Walker Fire Department, water supply will be Millfield Drive, Bob White Drive.
00:15
Engine One, can you repeat the first street?
00:17
Millfield Drive and Bob White Drive.
00:20
Correct, Millfield and Broadway.
00:23
Parker to Engine One.
00:25
Was there anyone in the station to get the rescue out or are they still working?
00:29
Go ahead, add it too.
00:31
Check.
00:32
Walker Battalion 11 on the scene of a two-story residential structure, sides alpha and delta.
00:38
On scene, two-story residential, nothing showing.
00:42
Fox Engine 1, copy.
00:45
Medic 1 on scene.
00:48
Rescue 2 with three on staff station.
00:50
I see two at the end of the station.
00:56
Engine 1 can't copy your traffic.
00:58
There's no fire, just a malfunctioning microwave.
01:02
Correct, no fire, malfunctioning microwave.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Millfield Dr & Bob White Dr, Virginia 20187
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