Smoke alarm at Blue Ridge Job Corps caused by popcorn machine, Marion VA
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As 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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Location mentioned:
W Main St, Marion, VA 24354
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