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Smoke reported near police department

Heard on: Washington County and Bristol City Public Safety
00:22
00:00
8026 to central.
audio iconFire & Arson
Center St, Bristol, VA 24201
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency units responded to smoke rising near the police department area by Village Center Boulevard. A manhole cover was reported to have popped open, and the situation was later canceled. It is unclear if there was an active fire or a mechanical issue.

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