Small equipment fire near International Parkway, Fredericksburg VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a small equipment fire near International Parkway in Fredericksburg. A tankless water heater in a men's restroom malfunctioned and caught fire but was extinguished before firefighters arrived. Minor smoke and surface damage were reported, and no injuries occurred. Fire personnel remained on scene for smoke removal, and the fire marshal declined further investigation.
Audio|Heard on: Stafford County and Fredericksburg Fire and EMS
Listen to dispatch call
01:36
Transcript:
00:00
Stafford from International Parkway Command.
00:08
Situation report when you're ready.
00:11
Go ahead.
00:14
It's going to be near International Parkway.
00:17
Tankless water heater under the floor in a men's bathroom malfunctioned and caught on fire, extinguished before fire department arrival.
00:27
Minor damage.
00:28
To the actual underside.
00:31
No damage to floor two and light smoke condition.
00:34
Currently, no injuries.
00:36
Working on smoke removal.
00:38
We're going to hold units that we have on scene.
00:40
Contacted the fire marshal, who declined to investigate.
00:46
We'll be on scene for about another 30 minutes.
00:54
Tankless water heater caught on fire on floor two, men's room unit.
00:59
Extinguished prior to arrival.
01:00
Some damage to the other side, working on smoke removal.
01:03
Case declined by fire marshal.
01:05
Do you need further checks?
01:11
That was from command.
01:12
If you have not had contact with building representative.
01:17
All right, go. Separate command.
01:21
Do it.
01:24
Made contact with the building owner, who advised the property owner is on scene and aware of the incident.
01:30
Unable to make contact by phone.
01:35
Okay, thank you.
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:
International Pkwy, Fredericksburg, VA 22406
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