Small fire extinguished inside Norfolk apartment, Norfolk VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a report of a possible Christmas tree fire inside an apartment building at Camp Allen in Norfolk, Virginia. The occupants reportedly extinguished the flames with a fire extinguisher before firefighters arrived. Upon arrival, no active fire, alarms, or evacuations were observed.
Audio|Heard on: Norfolk VA Fire-Tac Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
04:39
Transcript:
00:00
I responded apparatus to the residential fire.
00:02
You're responding for Camp Allen, near Diven Avenue.
00:05
It's going to be for a Christmas tree that was on fire in the building on the right-hand side of the location.
00:10
They stated that they had put it out with a fire extinguisher.
00:19
Multi-story large apartment building with nothing showing.
00:24
No apparent alarms or evacuation.
02:58
Caller advised a Christmas tree was on fire in a building, but residents put it out using a fire extinguisher.
03:11
Another part of the comment says it's on the left outside the building.
04:23
Per RapidSOS, calls came from the side of Diven Avenue near another building number.
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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:
Yalu St, Norfolk, VA 23505
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