Fire alarm triggered by power outage near Valley Ave, Winchester VA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm activation near Valley Avenue in Winchester. The alarm was determined to have been likely triggered by a brief power outage. No fire or hazards were found, and the system was reset after verification.
Audio|Heard on: Frederick County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
02:26
Transcript:
00:00
Engine five, engine one, ladder two, battalion six.
00:09
My name
00:14
is (name withheld), near Valley Avenue, cross streets Research Lane and Vickers Lane.
00:17
Engine five, engine one, ladder two, battalion six, final fire (number withheld).
00:26
Take five three.
00:29
Engine (number withheld).
00:31
Ladder 2 from Washington Clifford.
00:36
Engine one with.
00:43
(number withheld).
00:49
This is the CO panel.
00:52
They're attempting keyholder.
00:54
We're trying to contact the business this time.
00:56
I'm not sure if it's related, but here at dispatch we did have a power outage for a few seconds.
01:02
Nice (number withheld).
01:07
Back there is a keyholder (name withheld) en route with a five-minute ETA.
01:11
He's unsure of what set the alarm off.
01:18
We're okay.
01:19
We're in the process of resetting the system.
01:22
Correct.
01:28
That was a security representative.
01:30
They said they had a child or children that's what they want them all.
01:38
Okay, we're on five. I copy. Are you comfortable holding with yourself?
01:44
Yeah, we're getting a hold of the vessel.
01:45
Just double check to make sure nothing's going on.
01:50
Okay, I copy.
01:51
Headquarters, based on Wagon Five's recommendation, we'll hold the assignment with them.
01:54
You can return the rest.
01:55
Show Battalion Six available.
01:58
I'll be holding with Engine Five and Rescue Assignment in return.
02:01
Battalion Six available (number withheld).
02:07
Dispatcher one available.
02:09
Engine one, fire four down.
02:10
Hey, where's it at?
02:12
As you five.
02:17
One that set off due to a power surge, no hazards, we're in service.
02:23
Copy, one set off due to power surge no hazards, in service, (number withheld).
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:
Valley Ave, Winchester, VA 22601
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