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Fire crews respond to false alarm at Friendship Court

Heard on: Albemarle VA Fire-Tac Group Calls
02:44
00:00
Engine 620, Safety follow-up.
audio iconFire & Arson
Garrett St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to reports of smoke in a basement near Friendship Court in Charlottesville. Upon investigation, they found no active fire. The smoke was determined to be residue from a discharged dry chemical fire extinguisher, possibly set off by teenagers. Units were cleared after confirming the scene was safe.

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