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Fire crews cancel response to electrical issue on Short 18th St

Heard on: Charlottesville VA Law Dispatch Group Calls
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We have a structure fire at (number withheld) Short 18th Street Northwest.
audio iconFire & Arson
Short 18th St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a reported structure fire on Short 18th Street in Charlottesville. The incident appeared to involve a burnt smell and sparks from an outlet. No one was trapped, and the response was canceled after it was determined to be a minor electrical issue.

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