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Fire alarm triggered accidentally at university building, Richmond VA

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Moore Hall, 250 Richmond Way, Richmond, VA 23173

A fire alarm was activated at Moore Hall, University of Richmond. The alarm was accidentally triggered by a hair dryer. No smoke or fire was found at the scene.

Audio|Source: Richmond City Fire Dispatch
02:21
Transcript:
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Engine 19 and truck 7. Fire alarm.
00:04
Moore Hall, University of Richmond.
00:06
Engine 19 and truck 7.
00:09
Fire alarm.
00:10
Moore Hall, University of Richmond.
00:12
Cross streets or University of Richmond Drive and Lakeview Lane.
00:16
On tap Channel 2.
00:18
Timeout, 2110.
00:26
Engine 14.
00:28
Single company assignment 411, North Arthur Ash Boulevard Ridge, Apartment (number withheld).
00:35
Engine 14.
00:36
Single company assignment.
00:38
411, North Arthur Ash Boulevard Ridge, Apartment (number withheld).
00:42
Cross streets are Stewart Avenue and Kensington Avenue.
00:46
On tap Channel 2.
00:48
Time out, 2111.
00:55
From 14.
00:57
Central 14, go ahead.
01:01
Have you attempted a callback from the original call?
01:05
We spoke to the resident.
01:06
He kept his door open. He was sitting in his apartment waiting for them.
01:13
I can call back. DPU had called it in.
01:16
Stand by.
01:21
Fire units are allowed to Moore Hall, University of Richmond, first floor, room B one, two, three. University Police respond. No companies around 2113 hours.
01:32
Richmond and engine 14.
01:37
Inj 14.
01:39
I reached back out to the complainant. He advises he's going to go downstairs and let them in.
01:46
14 copies. We're going back in service.
01:51
Richie, he's $214.14.
01:57
2119 in Richmond.
01:59
Go ahead.
02:03
University police have confirmed no smoke, no fire,
02:06
it was unintentional activation of the alarm system.
02:09
Due to hair dryer. Engine 19 to handle. Truck 7 can return service.
02:14
Richmond company, no smoke, no fire. Alarm set off due to hair dryer. Engine 19 to handle, truck 7 return to service, 2115 hours.

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Moore Hall, 250 Richmond Way, Richmond, VA 23173

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