Suspicious fire alarm at abandoned home near Winchester Ave, Staunton VA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, there is a possible fire alarm sounding at an abandoned but maintained home near North Winchester Avenue. Fire alarms appear to be active, but no smoke is visible and the property seems secure.
Audio|Heard on: Staunton Area Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
01:50
Transcript:
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Suspicious activity,
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Near North Winchester Avenue.
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Had a neighbor call in said it should be a house.
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It's a white house with green trim and a fence around it.
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She's concerned about a constant beeping noise that's coming from the residence.
00:14
She also believes the residence is abandoned but is well kept up.
00:25
Two hundred and fifty-eight answer, you can respond to.
00:38
Two thirty-three, you direct?
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Yeah, ten four.
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Hey there.
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I'll be on duty to you.
00:54
Two fifty-eight, I see on location.
01:06
Here's the gas company is on location.
01:08
Engine 11 is available.
01:31
Two 30657510230657510 .
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Tough one.
01:43
Sounds like the fire alarms are going off inside.
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That there's no smoke or anything.
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Everything appears to be secured.
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Location mentioned:
Winchester Ave, Staunton, VA 24401
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