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Heard on: Augusta County and Staunton Fire and EMS · 1/17/2026 06:54 AM
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Your fire, (number withheld) Third Street Grottoes.
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Engine 203, engine 53, engine 182, battalion 90, and Grottoes ambulance 2, respond structure fire Dollar General (number withheld).
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Fire crews respond to store blaze on Third Street

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As discussed during the dispatch call, multiple fire units and an ambulance were dispatched to a possible structure fire at a retail store on Third Street in Grottoes. Crews responded from several stations to manage the situation, with cross streets noted as Elm Avenue and Dogwood Avenue.

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3rd St, Grottoes, VA 24441
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