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Smoke near Richmond Hwy traced to plant activity

Heard on: Richmond City Fire Dispatch
03:57
00:00
Sir. I'll be out running the officer away from what you guys, just the direction you guys go.
audio iconFire & Arson
Richmond Hwy, Richmond, VA 23224
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews investigated reports of possible smoke near apartments along Richmond Highway. The caller reported seeing smoke from a nearby building, but responders determined the source was methane flaring at a wastewater treatment facility. No fire was found, and all units returned to service.

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