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Smoke detector alarm in elevator shaft with no fire found, Norfolk VA

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Norfolk, VA

Firefighters responded to a smoke detector alarm triggered inside an elevator shaft. They secured power to the elevator, which made it inoperable. An individual was stuck on the first floor near the elevator lobby due to a flood wall. After investigating, firefighters confirmed there was no fire present. The alarm was reset and the scene was cleared.

Audio|Source: Norfolk City Fire and EMS Dispatch
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Transcript:
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We secured power to the elevator car, so it's inoperable.
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Individual was stuck on the first floor in the elevator lobby due to a flood wall.
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We couldn't get out.
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A smoke detector inside the elevator shaft is what activated the alarm.
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Alarms reset and going back to tackle window clear.
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