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Possible fire alarm at university dorm under control

Heard on: Augusta County and Staunton Fire and EMS
02:44
00:00
Engine two's responding.
audio iconFire & Arson
E Frederick St, Staunton, VA 24401
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an automatic fire alarm with smoke reported at a dormitory at Mary Baldwin University on North Main Street. The source was identified as an off-gassing battery, and the situation was brought under control after system reset. No injuries or property damage were reported.

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