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Smoke alarm in college dormitory triggers evacuation

Heard on: Fredericksburg City and Spotsylvania County Fire and EMS
01:24
00:00
Engine 1701 for the fire alarm.
audio iconFire & Arson
College Ave, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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Fire crews were sent to a college dormitory for a fire alarm caused by a smoke detector activation in a fifth-floor room. The five-story dorm appeared to be evacuated when units arrived, and responders reported having water supply established on scene. No injuries or fire were confirmed in the radio traffic provided.

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