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Fire alarm at Chesapeake mall caused by food on stoveChesapeake VA

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audio iconFire & Arson
Greenbrier Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA 23320

As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a fire alarm at a large mall complex in Chesapeake. The alarm was triggered by food left on a stove in the food court. The fire alarm system was checked and reset after the situation was confirmed safe.

Audio|Heard on: Chesapeake Fire
Listen to dispatch call
02:14
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 12 is going to be on scene.
00:01
I got a large mall complex.
00:03
We got nothing showing.
00:04
It doesn't appear to be evacuated.
00:06
You can show us that if that's the case.
00:08
Next route, please.
00:14
This is Chesapeake, dispatch.
00:19
Okay.
00:25
Ladder 10, Engine 12.
00:28
Engine 12.
00:31
We're on scene completing your 360.
00:33
We'll catch up with you in about 3 min.
00:37
Copy. We're going to be in the food court.
00:38
It's going to be food on a stove.
00:40
I believe I'll be able to handle it.
00:42
I'll let you know shortly.
00:49
MIH2 Chesapeake.
00:52
MIH2.
00:55
Can you place us on another courtesy call near Lambert Trail, and show it's available?
01:07
Go ahead.
01:11
Engine 12 can handle, we can clear all other units.
01:14
Copy, ladder 10, engine 10 copy.
01:20
Ladder 10 copy.
01:23
Engine 12, copy.
01:29
Mih one to Chesapeake.
01:33
Mih one.
01:39
Place us on a message number near Sydenham Boulevard.
01:50
Okay.
01:55
For what's available.
02:02
All right.
02:03
Engine 12, Chesapeake.
02:06
Engine 12.
02:09
Engine 12 is clear.
02:10
Food on stove.
02:12
Check the fire alarm.
02:13
Alarm has been reset. Control panel.

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Location mentioned:
Greenbrier Pkwy, Chesapeake, VA 23320

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