Fire crews handle water leak near Semmes Avenue, Richmond VA
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Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a building near Semmes Avenue for a water leak and found that an unmonitored fire alarm system failed to activate. They shut off a fire pump that was causing water damage and referred the issue to the fire marshal for follow‑up. The building was deemed temporarily unusable until the matter is resolved.
Audio|Heard on: Richmond City Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
00:00
Semmes Command, go ahead.
00:06
We made entry into the building near Semmes Avenue due to the water leak.
00:10
We shut off a fire pump because it was spraying water into the first floor of the building.
00:16
The alarm system did not go off and is not currently being monitored.
00:21
We cannot put the building on fire watch since we could not reach any key holder.
00:26
This matter is referred to the fire marshal's office for further investigation.
00:30
Engine 17 will be returned to service.
00:36
Received. Building may not be used due to a water leak.
00:38
Shut off the fire pump.
00:40
Unable to get it reset.
00:42
Return to service at 2100 hours.
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Location mentioned:
Semmes Ave, Richmond, VA 23224
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