Carbon monoxide alarm prompts evacuation for elderly residents, Suffolk VA
Heads up: This post was detected from real-time dispatch audio. Information may be incomplete, and the situation may evolve. Always verify using official agency releases.
Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, a carbon monoxide and natural gas alarm was reported near Charlotte Avenue, Suffolk. Two elderly residents were advised to evacuate, one using a wheelchair and the other a walker.
Audio|Heard on: Suffolk City Fire and Rescue
Listen to dispatch call
00:53
Transcript:
00:00
Carbon monoxide alarm, near Charlotte Avenue, Priority 1.
00:04
Engine 3 responding to a carbon monoxide alarm, near Charlotte Avenue,
00:14
Cross street of Wall Street and Dill Road.
00:16
Dispatch time, 014 hours.
00:23
Secretary Shores respond and place, change-o-3-d.
00:26
Acknowledged.
00:32
You're responding to a caller complaining that her natural gas system alarm is going off.
00:37
I'm sure what type of alarm.
00:40
Be advised that...
00:42
Residence is occupied by two.
00:44
They were advised to evacuate, however, both are elderly.
00:48
One is in a wheelchair, one is in a walker.
00:52
Okay.
Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
Charlotte Ave, Suffolk, VA 23434
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
Not all dispatch calls become confirmed incidents. This reflects early radio traffic only. Treat with caution.
