Smoke alarm at Blue Ridge Job Corps caused by popcorn machine, Marion VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a smoke alarm at the Blue Ridge Job Corps near West Main Street in Marion. The alarm was triggered by a malfunctioning popcorn machine, and no fire was present.
Audio|Heard on: Smyth County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
02:28
Transcript:
00:00
I have a commercial fire alarm smoke alarm activation near West Main Street.
00:06
It's going to be the Blue Ridge Job Corps as it's coming from multiple areas throughout the building.
00:11
Smyth County, clear 13 thirty-one.
00:35
Got any questions?
00:43
Okay.
00:45
Right, two is responding.
01:05
On scene, forced to work commercial building up the hill.
02:20
Employees here canceled us on scene stating popcorn machine malfunction.
02:25
We'll be en route to quarters and take the next call.
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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:
W Main St, Marion, VA 24354
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