Electrical fire investigated on Berkley Avenue, Norfolk VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of an electrical fire near Berkeley Avenue in South Norfolk. Residents noted an overheating outlet in the upstairs hallway but saw no flames or smoke. Fire units investigated, confirmed no active fire, and cleared the scene after ensuring safety.
Audio|Heard on: Norfolk VA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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01:25
Transcript:
00:00
near Berkeley Avenue, extended residential structure fire.
00:05
Complaining and children are going to be getting out of the building.
00:08
Says upstairs in the hallway the first electrical plug when you go up the stairs is burning red, but no flames are seen.
00:15
No smoke at (number withheld).
00:19
Engine eight's on scene.
00:20
We've got two-story single-family residential.
00:22
We'll be Berkeley Avenue Extension Command.
00:24
We'll be mobile investigating.
00:27
What about eight, officer?
00:30
Command all companies down on scenes.
00:31
Flow your response is not urgent.
00:36
Command and ladder eight, you can come in and give us a hand.
00:40
How do you copy?
00:42
May all companies just investigate an overheated outlet in the upstairs hallway.
00:49
Speak, engine one on scene.
00:52
Engine one on scene, stand by for a drop.
00:59
Battalion one on scene.
01:01
Eighteen thirty-five.
01:03
Command of Battalion One, we're just opening up a little bit of wall around this outlet.
01:06
Make sure there's no extension.
01:07
We should be able to clear everybody up here in a couple minutes.
01:13
Battalion One received.
01:15
Command all companies, all companies are clear except for Engine Eight and Ladder Eight.
01:19
There's no fire.
01:22
Battalion One received, clearing everyone except for Engine Eight, Ladder Eight.
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:
Berkley Ave, South Norfolk, VA 23324
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