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FDNY · STATEN ISLAND · Fire

Units Releasing at 196 Virginia Avenue in Staten Island

FDNY is responding to a reported stove fire in a private dwelling at 196 Virginia Avenue, between Foxhill Terrace and Sampson Avenue, in Staten Island. Battalion 21 reported the incident as food on the stove (10-26) and units are being released except one engine and one ladder (10-18).

Location
196 Virginia Avenue
FDNY alarm box
Box 0494
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Radio audio

Latest transmission
Transmission 1

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Updates

  1. Units Releasing at 196 Virginia Avenue in Staten Island10-26 (food on stove); 10-18 (units released except 1 engine, 1 ladder)
  2. Radio Battalion 21 reported the incident was food on the stove and units are being released.
  3. Stove Fire Reported in Staten Island Private Dwelling on Virginia Avenue
  4. Radio The alarm came in by phone for a stove fire in a private dwelling.

Units on this call

Battalion 21

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