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Smoke detector triggers call at residence with hostile occupants, Churchville VA

Fire & Arson

Reported: 9/18/2025 03:35 PM

Churchville, VA 24421

Smoke detectors sounded at a residence near Fruit Tree Lane with no visible smoke or flames. Law enforcement was requested because the residents have been hostile and recently harassed fire crews with a firearm.

Audio|Source: Staunton Area Public Safety

01:55

Transcript:

00:00

Possible structure fire, smoke detectors, sounding near Fruit Tree Lane, Break County two.

00:16

I don't know.

00:42

Engine 71, engine 255, engine 191, truck 11, company seven, duty officer, rescue 6, rescue 6, 67.

00:48

Structure fire, smoke detector sounding, near Fruit Tree Lane, Church Draft, Cross Street, Street, Circle.

00:55

Break County 2, 1838.

01:08

Oning 1838, near Fruit Tree Lane towards shaft, cartridge, horses, circle, colorizers are sounding.

01:16

There is no smoke or flames in the residence.

01:18

Law enforcement is requested there to add law enforcement to all calls due to the residents being hostile toward law enforcement and recently harassing Company 7 with a firearm.

01:29

Deputy's been no fun.

01:40

Mayne, Stuart Straff, Croshey's Surgery Circle.

01:43

Colorized smoke detectors are sounding.

01:44

She's not sure what's going on.

01:45

There's no smoke or flames.

01:47

There is a permit there to add law enforcement due to residents not being law enforcement-friendly and hostile.

01:51

Also harassing Company 7 recently.

01:54

Start on.

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