Apparent smoke near Norview Ave found unfounded, Norfolk VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews and police responded to reports of heavy smoke near the 1200 block of Norview Avenue in Norfolk. Units searched the area, considering possibilities like a car or electrical fire, but found no fire. The incident was determined to be unfounded and all units returned to service.
Audio|Heard on: Norfolk VA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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02:18
Transcript:
00:00
All units responding to a residential fire near Norview Avenue.
00:03
A police unit reports heavy smoke coming from a building in the area, trying to locate the source.
00:12
Engine 14 is in the area.
00:17
Ladder 14, you see something back?
00:21
Negative, we're scanning the area.
00:24
Rescue 2 is on scene in the area.
00:28
Rescue to Engine 14, we'll check Humboldt.
00:32
I receive, we're on Palm Hall now, heading behind the block.
00:38
Ladder 14, Engine 14, we're going down Alexander.
00:43
Units advised to reduce response to non-emergency until the situation is verified.
00:49
All units hold up on lower view just before the block.
00:56
Engine 14 Norfolk, Tac 4.
01:00
Engine 14.
01:02
Dean, just check, make sure they haven't found anything.
01:08
Engine 11 on scene.
01:19
An officer reported seeing heavy smoke near the block.
01:26
It may have appeared to be a car fire or electrical issue.
01:32
All remaining units advised non-emergency response.
01:36
We'll finish checking the area and then clear.
01:45
We'll stand by.
01:48
Norfolk confirms and notes no further information from police.
01:56
We'll get a report from Rescue 2 and follow up on Herbert.
02:05
Rescue 2 to all companies, proceeding around Solace.
02:08
All clear.
02:13
Battalion three reports Norview Avenue incident unfounded; all units return to service.
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:
Norview Ave, Norfolk, VA 23513
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