Fire alarms triggered with no fire found in two locations, Richmond VA


Fire alarms were triggered at two residential locations near James Court and near Carlyle Avenue in Richmond. No fire or smoke was seen at either location. One alarm was caused by steam from a shower. Emergency responders confirmed there was no fire and cleared the scene.
Audio|Source: Richmond City Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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This 20s on scene, near St.
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James Court. We'll be investigating the residential fire alarm. Got a single story with nothing visible from the Alpha or Delta side.
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Mr. (name withheld), Tony's on scene.
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Nothing visible from a single story residential.
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Nothing visible from the Alpha, Delta side, investigating with Command 357.
00:31
Engine 8 and truck 2. Fire alarm.
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near Carlyle Avenue.
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Engine 8 and truck 2.
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Fire alarm.
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near Carlyle Avenue.
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Cross streets are Gulliam Street and Union Street.
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On tap Channel 2.
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Timeout, (number withheld).
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Thank you, James, ma'am.
00:58
Hey, James, go ahead.
01:04
Engine 20, go ahead.
01:10
Richmond from Engine 20, accidental activation, steam from a shower. Engine 20 can handle.
01:15
Usherman copies Engine 20 to handle the steam from the shower at 359.
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All of these may return to service.
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Location mentioned:
Near Carlisle Ave, Richmond, VA 23231
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