Smoke from malfunctioning water heater near International Pkwy, Fredericksburg VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a commercial building near International Parkway after smoke was reported in a bathroom. Investigation found that a malfunctioning hot water heater beneath a sink had burned, producing minor smoke. Light smoke was present on the second floor, prompting evacuation. The situation was contained, and no injuries were reported.
Audio|Heard on: Stafford County and Fredericksburg Fire and EMS
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05:36
Transcript:
00:00
On in Stafford County, near International Parkway.
00:15
Partial building fire, near International Parkway.
00:54
We're on the scene.
02:33
Reports were from employees that there was smoke in a bathroom.
02:41
Looks like it's a burned-up hot water heater mounted under a sink.
02:49
We're checking for extension now.
04:18
We do have light smoke throughout the second floor.
04:21
We're going to have to evacuate.
05:13
Medic on scene confirms no injuries.
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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:
International Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22406
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