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Smoke reported inside Richmond apartment

Heard on: Richmond City Fire Dispatch
02:39
00:00
Engine 14, engine 16, engine 5, engine 15, engine 10, truck 6, truck 3, safety 1, battalion 2, and battalion 1.
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Chamberlayne Ave Apt 117, Richmond, VA 23227
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Fire crews responded to reports of smoke and a smoke odor inside an apartment at a multi-story building on Chamberlayne Avenue, at The Colonies at Ginter Park Apartments. The resident said the smell began after turning on the heat and reported having asthma and a headache. Multiple engines and trucks arrived, checked the building, and found no visible fire or other hazards. Two units remained to handle the call while the other crews returned to service.

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