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False fire alarm from repeated smoke detector alerts, Norfolk VA

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/7/2025 10:58 PM

Near Westminster Ave, Norfolk, VA 23504

Fire units responded to a fire alarm near Westminster Avenue, which was caused by repeated smoke detector activations. No fire or other issues were found.

Audio|Source: Norfolk City Fire and EMS Dispatch

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Transcript:

00:00

Fire alarm, near Westminster Avenue.

00:07

Mediq 15, Norfolk.

00:10

Middick 15.

00:13

Clearing on a patient refusal.

00:16

I copy at 158.

00:29

Engine 10, Latterton for fire alarm, near Westminster Avenue, Tech 3.

00:34

Engine 10, Lider 10 for fire alarm, near Westminster Avenue on Tech 3.

00:39

So, 158.

00:45

Outer 10 in row.

00:48

Meg 14 is taking one to lead, not emergent.

00:52

I copy, 0200.

00:57

Engine 10, Louderton, responded on a fire alarm, near Westminster Avenue.

01:07

Allstate says smoke detectors keep pulling off.

01:10

Nothing further is 0200.

01:16

Andrew 10 and Ladder 10, based on the comments, you can clear.

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Near Westminster Ave, Norfolk, VA 23504

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