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Alarm from smoking server at VCU building

Heard on: Richmond City Fire Dispatch
01:50
00:00
Go ahead, two.
audio iconFire & Arson
E Clay St, Richmond, VA 23298
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Fire crews responded to a full fire alarm activation at a VCU building on East Clay Street. The alarm was triggered by a smoking server that set off the detectors. The issue was contained to the server, there were no hazards found, and staff reset the alarm. All units then returned to service.

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