Disclaimer
Information CrimeRadar provides is made available solely to protect the public. Using this information to harass, threaten, or harm anyone is prohibited. Information is provided by third parties and may have errors. We cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or timeliness of the information. Location data may not be 100% accurate. Use extreme care and always verify information through official sources and exercise caution and judgment when using CrimeRadar. By clicking continue, I agree I have read and understand the above and agree to these terms and conditions.

Accidental fire alarm activation at Richmond residence, Richmond VA

audio iconFire & Arson
Near Terminal Ave, Richmond, VA 23234

A fire alarm was activated at a residence near Terminal Avenue in Richmond. Fire crews responded and found that the alarm was accidentally triggered during a battery change. No fire was found, and the incident was cleared.

Audio|Source: Richmond City Fire Dispatch
02:45
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 13 and truck 5.
00:02
Fire alarm.
00:04
2715 Terminal Avenue.
00:07
Engine 13 and truck 5.
00:09
Fire alarm.
00:11
2715 Terminal Avenue.
00:14
Cross streets are Gray Street and Lanewood Drive.
00:17
On TAC Channel 3.
00:18
Time, out, 1125.
00:31
Number 13 around, switch attack 3.
00:38
Maximine from engine 10.
00:43
10, go ahead.
00:47
Alarm panel is showing Department 1009.
00:52
First scene, switch to attack three.
00:59
Companies are Route 2715 Terminal Avenue for the smoke detector alarm coming from the Spencer residence activation points upstairs smoke.
01:09
So long companies spoke with resident, advised they were just changing the battery.
01:15
Company showed in Route 1126.
01:22
So I'm seeing a two and a half story,
01:25
wood frame, single family dwelling, nothing visible from the Alpha Bravo and Delta sides.
01:30
Engine 13 will be investigating,
01:32
establishing Terminal Avenue Command.
01:37
Agent 10 has contact.
01:43
10 patient contact, patient contact, 1128.
01:46
13-0.000th ain't nothing visible.
01:52
That's a half a minute.
01:54
Switch to Tech 3.
02:00
Management from Terminal Avenue Command.
02:02
This was an unintentional transmission of the alarm, accidental.
02:06
Engine 13 can handle.
02:08
Commands terminated.
02:09
Truck 5, you can return service.
02:16
Pressing property, accident.
02:19
13 handle, 11.29.0.
02:31
Go ahead.
02:36
The 13 clear 2715 terminal.
02:42
Affirmative may advise that you can clear as well.

Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.

Location mentioned:
Near Terminal Ave, Richmond, VA 23234

This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.

Correct
Incorrect

Recent Fire & Arson Incidents in Richmond, VA

Explore the crime map for more.