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Heard on: Newport News Fire · 1/17/2026 03:46 PM
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Engine nine and ladder nine, respond to fire alarm at Sanford Elementary near Colony Road.
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Cross streets are Sanford East entrance and Lucas Creek Road.
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Fire crews respond to alarm at Sanford Elementary
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a possible alarm activation at Sanford Elementary School in Newport News. No confirmation of a fire was indicated from the initial radio traffic.
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