Balcony fire caused by candles and burning paper, Norfolk VA
Fire & ArsonAudio of dispatch and fire crews responding to a reported commercial fire at Hague Towers near West Brambleton Ave. Crews and building maintenance checked a unit and confirmed the fire was out. Residents said candles and burned paper on the balcony caused the incident. No ongoing fire or damage was found and most units were cleared.
Audio|Source: Norfolk City Fire and EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
Dispatch requested medics for a commercial fire at Hague Towers near West Brambleton Ave. Multiple units responded. Command spoke with building maintenance, who had already been in the unit and confirmed the fire was out. Crews made their way up to check. Residents of unit 1102 said they had lit candles on the balcony and burned a few pieces of paper. No signs of fire damage or extension were found. Command cleared most companies, with a few units remaining on scene.
Dispatch requested medics for a commercial fire at Hague Towers near West Brambleton Ave. Multiple units responded. Command spoke with building maintenance, who had already been in the unit and confirmed the fire was out. Crews made their way up to check. Residents of unit 1102 said they had lit candles on the balcony and burned a few pieces of paper. No signs of fire damage or extension were found. Command cleared most companies, with a few units remaining on scene.
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Location mentioned:
Near W Brambleton Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510
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