Three stuck in elevator released during power outage, Richmond VA


Firefighters rescued two adults and a baby trapped in an elevator at the Virginia Eye Institute during a power outage affecting several blocks. No injuries or criminal activity were reported.
Audio|Source: Richmond City Fire Dispatch
01:38
Transcript:
00:00
It's responding 101 Corridorne Avenue to Virginia Eye Institute for a person stuck on the elevator on the first floor. Truck 5 is on the scene will be investigating at 5 command. Copy truck 5 on scene investigating 1256.
00:21
Tyne three. The time three. I'm on scene. Truck 5 can retain commander. You guys are aware of a power outage in the area. All the lights are out from Hall Street up through Sems, and it looks like Richmond Highway down to at least six blocks. Yeah, you can include DEC in that outage as well. Yeah, we're aware.
00:49
I guess you are. Thank you. No further.
01:13
Sam, we released two adults and one baby from the elevator.
01:16
All units can take up.
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Location mentioned:
Near Bremo Rd, Richmond, VA 23226
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