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Fire alarm activation at 405 Amherst Rd residence, Staunton VA

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/5/2025 05:57 PM

Near Amherst Rd, Staunton, VA 24401

A fire alarm was activated at a residence near Amherst Road. The occupant was unsure if the detector indicated smoke or carbon monoxide and was advised to evacuate as a safety precaution.

Audio|Source: Augusta County and Staunton Fire and EMS

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Transcript:

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Okay, then Joe 1, then 1-101, Ladder 1 response.

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405 Amherst Road.

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Let's know to take your activation.

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Invention 1,001,

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The Ladder 1.

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For a post-tech activation, 405 Amherst Road, operate SFD-1, 2050,000.

00:41

Same thing one minor one spotted.

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One o one my third.

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Engine 1, ladder 1, engine 101, I've got you all responding it 2,100 hours to 405-405 Amherst Road, Country Breivow Avenue.

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Calls reporting that there's a detector activated inside of her residence. She's not sure if it's smoke or CO.

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If she doesn't see anything,

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she was advised to evacuate.

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Near Amherst Rd, Staunton, VA 24401

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