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Fire crews respond to possible house fire on Short 18th St

Heard on: Charlottesville City Police Department
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We have a structure fire at (number withheld) Short 18th Street.
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Short 18th St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to reports of a possible structure fire on Short 18th Street. According to initial radio traffic, no one was trapped and there were sparks and a burning smell coming from an electrical outlet. The situation was later reported under control.

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