Cooking triggers fire alarm near Wimbledon Way, Lynchburg VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an apparent fire alarm at a residence near Wimbledon Way in Lynchburg. They secured access and found that the alarm had been accidentally set off by cooking. No fire or smoke was detected, and the situation was confirmed to be safe.
Audio|Heard on: Lynchburg Fire Department
Listen to dispatch call
01:40
Transcript:
00:00
Engine five, tower two, battalion two, respond near Wimbledon Way for a fire alarm.
00:12
Yeah, you do.
00:13
Wait, I'll move it around.
00:21
Tower two is around.
00:36
Units are off near Wimbledon Way.
00:38
Company has received proper passcode.
00:41
They're requesting special dispatch.
00:50
Battalion two and tower two, clear.
00:53
Engine five, can you go to and check it out?
00:57
Roger.
00:59
10-4, copy.
01:01
Tower tip five is there.
01:03
Tower two is back in the house.
01:04
One count.
01:07
Two four.
01:19
Engine five.
01:24
In the.
01:31
Talked to the occupant.
01:33
Cooking is what set it off, acted appropriately.
01:37
No fire,
01:39
no smoke in the residence.
01:40
We're clear.
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:
Wimbledon Way, Lynchburg, VA 24503
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