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FIRE WIRE

By Staff Reports
Published: October 2, 2008
Updated: October 2, 2008

Here's a snapshot of emergency calls during the week of Aug. 25-Sept. 1, as reported by Metro Richmond fire departments.

RICHMOND

Fire Calls: 218 Emergency Medical Calls: 347 EMS: Cardiac arrests (6), chest pain (51), breathing problems (110), shootings (5), stabbings (4), unconsciousness (60).

Significant Events:

Fire: 2028 Accommodation St., heavy damage to one apartment, smoke and heat damage to several others. Numerous residents displaced; accidental.

Fire: 2400 Cary St., fire in first-floor apartment, water damage to other apartments; accidental.

Fire: 2203 Afton Ave., electrical fire in exhaust fan; minimal damage.

CHESTERFIELD

Fire Calls: 245 Emergency Medical Calls: 430

Significant Events:

Fire: 9600 block of Brandywine Drive, structure fire in single-family home. Heavy damage; accidental.

Fire: 7000 block of Egan Place, fire on the rear deck of a vacant single-family home; under investigation.

Fire: 20800 block of Riverterrace Road, oven fire; minor smoke conditions.

HENRICO

Significant Events:

Brush fire: on Brook Road, approximately 4 to 5 acres, light brush and woods. No injuries; under investigation.

Fire: Tahoe Court, outside detached shed. Moderate smoke and fire damage to structure. Accidental with no injuries.

HANOVER

Fire Calls: 167 Emergency Medical Calls: 196 EMS: Cardiac arrests (2), diabetic emergencies (3), choking (1).

Significant Events:

Fire: 9242 Pamunkey River Farms Drive, lightning strike.

Fire: 8265 Patrick Henry Blvd., furnace.

FIRE SAFETY

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FIRE WIRE

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