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Heard on: Newport News Public Safety · 1/17/2026 05:17 AM
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Engine 10, engine 11, engine 5, engine 9, ladder 9, rescue 2, medic 11, medic 4, safety 2, battalion 2, ladder 4, and EMS 3 respond to structure fire apartment at (number withheld) (place withheld) Way, Unit (number withheld).
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Unit (number withheld) cross streets are Tanana Way and dead end.
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Fire crews respond to apartment fire near Catina Way

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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters and emergency units were dispatched to an apparent apartment fire near Catina Way in Newport News. The initial report indicated a structure fire at one address, later corrected to a nearby unit. When responders arrived, occupants stated that the fire appeared to be out and had been extinguished before their arrival. The origin may have been a small debris fire within the apartment.

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Catina Way, Newport News, VA 23602
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