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Fire alarm at hotel with reports of gunfire and smoke, Charleston WV

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Near 2nd Ave, Charleston, WV 25303

A fire alarm was triggered at the Holiday Inn and Suites on 2nd Avenue after reports of gunfire and a burning smell coming from room 316. Guests and staff are evacuating the building for safety.

Audio|Source: Kanawha County Public Safety
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Station safety, commercial structure, fire, holiday, and suites.
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One, engine 653, truck 664, attention 650.
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Respond to near 2nd Ave, Holiday Inn and Suites, cross streets of Beath, Bobo Street, and Jack Jones Way.
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Callers advising firearms going off room (number withheld).
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Said that something was burning in there, smelled like something was burning in there.
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Everyone evacuating, Tom Nal, 051.
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Seeing in Swedes fire alarm activated in room (number withheld) oxen said they could smell something burning in that room.
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Time zero zero fifty two hours

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Near 2nd Ave, Charleston, WV 25303

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