Commercial fire alarm triggers evacuation at apartment complex, Chesapeake VA
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A commercial fire alarm was reported at a large four-story apartment complex near Winston Crossway at Streets of Greenbrier. The building was evacuated and firefighters found no visible fire upon arrival. The investigation is ongoing.
Audio|Heard on: Chesapeake Fire
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Transcript:
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Engine 14, Engine 4, and ladder 2, commercial fire alarm, near Winston Crossway, timeout, 0420.
00:15
Engine 14, Engine 4, ladder 2, respond to district 1402, Streets of Greenbrier, near Winston Crossway, Unit 9, crossing Watertown Way for commercial fire alarm, timeout, 420.
00:30
Engine 14, Chesapeake.
00:34
Engine 14.
00:37
Engine 14 is on scene.
00:38
I have a four-story large apartment complex.
00:41
I do have nothing showing from the Alpha Side.
00:43
I have an audible alarm going off at this time.
00:46
The building has been evacuated.
00:47
Engine 14 will be out best soon.
00:51
On scene of a four-story apartment complex, nothing showing on Alpha Side, out investigating.
01:00
Isn't it coming here 420?
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Location mentioned:
Wintercress Way, Chesapeake, VA 23320
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