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Fire crews investigate smoke near Lamar Avenue

Heard on: Petersburg Fire/Rescue
04:15
00:00
This is Burke County 13 on scene.
audio iconFire & Arson
Lamar Ave, Petersburg, VA 23803
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to reports of a possible structure fire near the 1600 block of Lamar Avenue in Petersburg. Crews later determined that the smoke was caused by railroad workers melting ice on tracks, not a building fire. The situation was deemed under control and the incident closed.

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