Smoke detector alarm triggered by melting candle on stove, Richmond VA


A smoke detector fire alarm was activated in apartment B625 near Bellevue Avenue, Richmond. The cause was likely a candle melting on the stove. The occupant planned to meet the fire crews outside.
Audio|Source: Richmond City Fire Dispatch
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Transcript:
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Engine 16, engine 14, engine 10, truck 6, and battalion 1.
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Fire alarm.
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(number withheld) Bellevue Avenue and Imperial Plaza 3, Boxford Building B625.
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Engine 16, engine 14, engine 10, truck 6, and Battalion, 1.
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Fire alarm.
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(number withheld) Bellevue Avenue at Imperial Plaza 3, Boxford Building B625.
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Cross streets are Hermitage Road and the name Road.
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On tap Channel 2.
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Timeout, 2109.
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...going companies en route to (number withheld) Floyd Avenue for the gas leak inside of a structure.
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Call their advisors they smell gas in the home possibly coming from the stove.
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Advising they just cooked dinner.
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DPU has been notified showing all companies en route 2110 hours.
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Showing all companies en route to (number withheld) Bellevue Avenue,
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Boxwood building, apartment B625 for the smoke detector fire alarm.
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Caller advises they melt a candle on the stove.
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Occupant will meet fire crews outside.
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Showing on companies en route, 2111 hours.
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Location mentioned:
Near Bellevue Ave Apt B625, Richmond, VA 23227
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