False fire alarm caused by bathroom steam, Richmond VA
Fire & ArsonA fire alarm was reported at a single-family home near Greenwood Avenue in Richmond, VA. Firefighters arrived to find no fire but steam coming from the bathroom. The alarm was determined to be false and other units returned to service.
Audio|Source: Richmond City Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Engine 14 and truck 6. Fire alarm.
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(number withheld), Greenwood Avenue.
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Engine 14 and truck 6.
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Fire alarm.
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(number withheld), Greenwood Avenue.
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Cross streets are West Robert Street and Wickham Street.
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On tap Channel 2.
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Time, out, 1808.
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14 is on scene, two-story wood frames, single-family dwelling, type 5, 1,700 square foot, nothing visible, alpha bravo size, 14 will be investigating, and we'll have command.
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Mr. (name withheld), 14 is on scene, two-story residential, approximately 1,700 square feet, nothing visible, Alpha Bravo side, investigating with command, 7, 18, 12 hours.
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And Indian 14 from Richmond.
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Richmond from 14.
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14, go ahead.
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Just steam from the bathroom.
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14 can handle.
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String Covey's engine 14 to handle the steam from the bathroom.
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All others may return to service 18, 14 hours.
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Location mentioned:
Near Greenwood Ave, Richmond, VA 23222
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