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Smoke alarm triggers investigation at Richmond hospital

Heard on: Richmond City Fire Dispatch
04:25
00:00
Black company traffic, general fire alarm, (number withheld) East Marshall Street, called in by the alarm company.
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Main Hospital, 1250 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23298
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a general alarm at a high-rise hospital on East Marshall Street in Richmond. The activation came from a smoke detector in the elevator lobby on the 7th floor. Crews found no visible fire or hazards, and it was determined to be a false alarm. Units later returned to service.

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