False alarm after glow seen on Roberts Lane, Albemarle County VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of a possible structure fire near Roberts Lane after a caller saw a glow from an upstairs window. On arrival, firefighters found no smoke or odor. The glow was from an interior light, and the incident was determined to be a false alarm.
Audio|Heard on: Albemarle VA Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
01:27
Transcript:
00:00
QV1 responding to reference.
00:03
QV1 responding, 220?
00:06
He's the engine 121.
00:09
Engine 121.
00:12
Did the caller advise where they saw the glow coming from the location?
00:18
Upstairs.
00:21
Okay.
00:24
Easy, see Engine 121 is on scene.
00:26
It was a two-story colonial.
00:28
Doesn't show any families in the yard.
00:30
We don't have our own water.
00:32
We'll be investigating.
00:33
121 Bravo has command.
00:36
Easy, copy that.
00:37
Engine 121 on scene.
00:38
Two-story colonial.
00:39
Don't have your own water.
00:40
Engine 121 Bravo will come in at 226.
00:44
Easy, see Roberts Lane command.
00:47
Roberts Lane command.
00:49
Occupants reporting smoke detectors went off.
00:53
There's been no odor, no smoke.
00:56
The glow they saw was a light they could see from the yard when they went outside.
01:03
Not a fire.
01:06
Continuing to investigate crews interior.
01:11
You can downgrade incoming units.
01:14
All right, easy copy.
01:16
Occupants reporting smoke detector going off, no odor of smoke seen.
01:19
Glow was for a light that they could see from the yard.
01:21
Continue to investigate.
01:22
Engine 83 units are on scene at this time.
01:24
All incoming units can slow their response.
01:26
I have 220.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Roberts Ln, Virginia 22936
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