Fire crew checks report of burning smell, Norfolk VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, a fire crew responded near 38th Street in Norfolk to a report of a burning smell possibly from an electrical or appliance issue. The caller reported a hot plastic odor when using the water heater and requested the water be turned off.
Audio|Heard on: Norfolk VA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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Transcript:
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Ladder 1's en route.
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Ladder one, near 38th Street, unit Alpha.
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Caller said they smelled something like hot plastic while the water heater was on and wanted their water shut off.
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Ladder one copy comments.
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Location mentioned:
W 38th St, Norfolk, VA 23508
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