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Satellite city view for Richmond, Virginia, Henrico, Chesterfield, Hanover, and the RVA metro with live police, fire, EMS, traffic, camera, medevac or police helicopter, and detailed incident markers.

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Active public incidents with the clearest urgency, multi-source confirmation, or public safety impact.

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PriorityShooting ReportedArrived

SHOOTING REPORTED in Chesterfield

Public source reports Shooting Reported near 9700 KINGMAN RD.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

9700 Kingman RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 30, 3:10 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
PriorityBreaking Traffic AlertActive

Breaking Traffic Alert in Chesterfield

Official traffic sources still list a major traffic condition near HULL STREET RD / N BAILEY BRIDGE RD. Shown while the current traffic source still lists the condition.

Use another route if possible and follow official road instructions.

Hull Street Rd / N Bailey Bridge RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 30, 5:15 PM
Source Detail
Accident
County Status
OnScene
Traffic Impact
Breaking Corridor Watch
PriorityDomestic Trouble, ViolentEnroute

Domestic Trouble, Violent in Richmond

Public source reports Domestic Trouble, Violent near 700 E FRANKLIN ST.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official police instructions.

700 E Franklin StMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 30, 4:10 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Enroute
PriorityResidential Structure FireActive

Residential Structure Fire in Louisa

Public source reports Residential Structure Fire near 10440 Jefferson Highway, Threemile Corner, VA 23117.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official fire or emergency instructions.

10440 Jefferson Highway, Threemile Corner, VA 23117Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 30, 2:41 PM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
3 Updates
PriorityResidential Fire IncidentActive

Residential Fire Incident in Hopewell/Prince George

Public source reports Residential Fire Incident near 237 South 11th Avenue, Hopewell, VA 23860.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official fire or emergency instructions.

237 South 11th Avenue, Hopewell, VA 23860Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 30, 5:03 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire at Cobbs AvenueActive

Fire at Cobbs Avenue in Chesterfield

Public source reports Fire at Cobbs Avenue near 1613 Cobbs Avenue, Enon, VA 23836.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official fire or emergency instructions.

1613 Cobbs Avenue, Enon, VA 23836Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 30, 3:58 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityEMS First Responder Call (Fire Response Only), ALTERED MENTAL STATUSArrived

EMS First Responder Call (Fire Response Only), ALTERED MENTAL STATUS in Richmond

Public source reports EMS First Responder Call (Fire Response Only), ALTERED MENTAL STATUS near 2200 PERRY ST.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official fire or emergency instructions.

2200 Perry StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 30, 5:08 PM
Agency
RFD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
PriorityDestruction Outside Fire Property, InvestigateArrived

DESTRUCTION Outside Fire PROPERTY, INVESTIGATE in Richmond

Public source reports Destruction Outside Fire Property, Investigate near 1400 CARLISLE AVE.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official fire or emergency instructions.

1400 Carlisle AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 30, 4:27 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
PriorityFire Emergency at 11217 Greenwood RoadActive

Fire Emergency at 11217 Greenwood Road in Henrico

Public source reports Fire Emergency at 11217 Greenwood Road near 11217 Greenwood Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059.

Use another route if possible and follow official road instructions.

11217 Greenwood Road, Glen Allen, VA 23059Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 30, 4:16 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Emergency at 2402 Bryan Park AvenueActive

Fire Emergency at 2402 Bryan Park Avenue in Henrico

Public source reports Fire Emergency at 2402 Bryan Park Avenue near 2402 Bryan Park Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228.

Avoid the immediate area and follow official fire or emergency instructions.

2402 Bryan Park Avenue, Richmond, VA 23228Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 30, 4:04 PM
Source Type
Fire
PriorityFire Emergency at 301 Dad'S House RoadActive

Fire Emergency at 301 Dad'S House Road in Henrico

Public source reports Fire Emergency at 301 Dad'S House Road near 301 Dabbs House Road, Richmond, VA 23223.

Use another route if possible and follow official road instructions.

301 Dabbs House Road, Richmond, VA 23223Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 30, 3:48 PM
Source Type
Fire
Incident Updates
2 Updates

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ActiveCrash, Hazard ControlEnroute

CRASH, HAZARD CONTROL in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near CARY STREET RD/MALVERN AVE RICH: alias CARY ST/MALVERN. First reported 6 min ago.

Cary Street Rd/Malvern Ave Rich: Alias Cary St/MalvernMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)May 30, 5:10 PM
Source Detail
Crash, Hazard Control Cary Street Rd/Malvern Ave Rich: Alias Cary St/Malvern Enroute
Agency
RFD
Dispatch area
Richmond
ActiveCrash, Personal InjuryDispatched

Crash, Personal Injury in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near CARY STREET RD/MALVERN AVE RICH: alias CARY ST/MALVERN. First reported 6 min ago.

Cary Street Rd/Malvern Ave Rich: Alias Cary St/MalvernMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)May 30, 5:10 PM
Source Detail
Crash, Personal Injury Cary Street Rd/Malvern Ave Rich: Alias Cary St/Malvern Dispatched
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
ActiveMotor Vehicle Accident, No InjuriesDispatched

Motor Vehicle Accident, No Injuries in Chesterfield

Public source reports Motor Vehicle Accident, No Injuries near 7100 MIDLOTHIAN TPKE.

7100 Midlothian TpkeHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 30, 5:05 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveMotor Vehicle Accident, No InjuriesDispatched

Motor Vehicle Accident, No Injuries in Chesterfield

Public source reports Motor Vehicle Accident, No Injuries near MIDLOTHIAN TPKE / DONALD MAY JR DR.

Midlothian Tpke / Donald May Jr DrHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 30, 4:49 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveCrash, Property DamageArrived

Crash, Property Damage in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 4200 CARY STREET RD. First reported 37 min ago.

4200 Cary Street RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 30, 4:39 PM
Source Detail
Crash, Property Damage 4200 Cary Street Rd Arrived
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
ActiveCrash, Property DamageArrived

Crash, Property Damage in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near N ADAMS ST/W MARSHALL ST RICH. First reported 42 min ago.

N Adams St/W Marshall St RichMedium confidence (2 sources, address matched)May 30, 4:34 PM
Source Detail
Crash, Property Damage N Adams St/W Marshall St Rich Arrived
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
ActiveCrash, Property DamageArrived

Crash, Property Damage in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 4500 W BROAD ST. First reported 58 min ago.

4500 W Broad StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 30, 4:18 PM
Source Detail
Crash, Property Damage 4500 W Broad St Arrived
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
ActiveTraffic IncidentTuckahoe

Traffic Incident in Henrico

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near N PARHAM RD / DERBYSHIRE RD. First reported 2 min ago.

N Parham Rd / Derbyshire RdMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 30, 5:14 PM
Corridor
Parham
Source Detail
Arrived 4:07 Pm N Parham Rd / Derbyshire Rd Tuckahoe
Agency
Hpd
ActiveVehicle AccidentActive

Vehicle Accident in Richmond

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near CARY STREET RD & MALVERN AVE, RICHMOND, VA. First reported 3 min ago.

Cary Street Rd & Malvern Ave, Richmond, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 30, 5:13 PM
Source Detail
Vehicle Accident Cary Street Rd & Malvern Ave, Richmond, VA
Agency
Richmond Fire
Call Code
Vehicle Accident
ActiveAccidentActive

ACCIDENT in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 7100 MIDLOTHIAN TPKE. First reported 0 min ago.

7100 Midlothian TpkeMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 30, 5:15 PM
County Status
Awaiting Dispatch
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
Traffic Freshness
0 Min Old
ActiveAccidentActive

ACCIDENT in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near MIDLOTHIAN TPKE / DONALD MAY JR DR. First reported 0 min ago.

Midlothian Tpke / Donald May Jr DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 30, 5:15 PM
County Status
OnScene
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
Traffic Freshness
0 Min Old
ActiveAccidentActive

ACCIDENT in Chesterfield

A public active-call source still lists a traffic response near 6673 MEADOW PARK TER. First reported 0 min ago.

6673 Meadow Park TerMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 30, 5:15 PM
County Status
Dispatched
Traffic Impact
Active Traffic Watch
Traffic Freshness
0 Min Old
ActiveSuspicious, InvestigateArrived

Suspicious, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Suspicious, Investigate near 1900 REDD ST.

1900 Redd StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 30, 5:11 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveMissing PersonDispatched

MISSING PERSON in Chesterfield

Public source reports Missing Person near 6800 COVE CREEK TER.

6800 Cove Creek TerHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 30, 5:08 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveHotspot Curve, Officer InitatedDispatched

Hotspot-Curve, Officer Initated in Richmond

Public source reports Hotspot-Curve, Officer Initated near 3000 HANES AVE.

3000 Hanes AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 30, 5:04 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
ActiveIntoxicated Person, Investigate EMSArrived

Intoxicated Person, Investigate - EMS in Richmond

Public source reports Intoxicated Person, Investigate - EMS near 7300 RIVERSIDE DR.

7300 Riverside DrHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 30, 5:00 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveUnnecessary Noise, InvestigateArrived

Unnecessary Noise, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Unnecessary Noise, Investigate near 200 E BROAD ST.

200 E Broad StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 30, 4:57 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveDomesticDispatched

DOMESTIC in Chesterfield

Public source reports Domestic near 7300 TAW ST.

7300 Taw StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 30, 4:47 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveLarcenyDispatched

LARCENY in Chesterfield

Public source reports Larceny near 7300 SPRINGLEAF CT.

7300 Springleaf CtHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 30, 4:43 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveSuspicious, PersonArrived

SUSPICIOUS, PERSON in Richmond

Public source reports Suspicious, Person near 4200 RIVERSIDE DR.

4200 Riverside DrHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 30, 4:43 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveSoliciting Not ProDispatched

SOLICITING - NOT PRO in Chesterfield

Public source reports Soliciting - Not Pro near 6700 IRON CREEK CIR.

6700 Iron Creek CirHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 30, 4:33 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveTrespassing, InvestigateArrived

Trespassing, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Trespassing, Investigate near 4000 FOREST HILL AVE.

4000 Forest Hill AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 30, 4:25 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveDisturbanceArrived

DISTURBANCE in Chesterfield

Public source reports Disturbance near 6600 WHITEPINE RD.

6600 Whitepine RdHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 30, 3:58 PM
Agency
CCPD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActivePerson Down, InvestigateArrived

Person Down, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Person Down, Investigate near 3100 N ST.

3100 N StHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 30, 3:50 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Arrived
ActiveWanted Person, InvestigateDispatched

Wanted Person, Investigate in Richmond

Public source reports Wanted Person, Investigate near 4900 CHAMBERLAYNE AVE.

4900 Chamberlayne AveHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 30, 3:49 PM
Agency
RPD
Dispatch area
Richmond
Status
Dispatched
RoutineEnroute 3:18 PmThree Chopt

ENROUTE 3:18 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Enroute 3:18 Pm near 9900 Block INDEPENDENCE PARK DR.

9900 Block Independence Park DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 30, 5:14 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Three Chopt
RoutineArrived 4:40 PmTuckahoe

ARRIVED 4:40 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Arrived 4:40 Pm near 1500 Block ROCKWOOD RD.

1500 Block Rockwood RdMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 30, 5:14 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Tuckahoe
RoutineArrived 4:42 PmBrookland

ARRIVED 4:42 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Arrived 4:42 Pm near 4000 Block GLENSIDE DR.

4000 Block Glenside DrMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 30, 5:14 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Brookland
RoutineArrived 4:44 PmVarina

ARRIVED 4:44 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Arrived 4:44 Pm near LAKEFIELD DR / GAY AVE.

Lakefield Dr / Gay AveMedium confidence (1 source, address matched)May 30, 5:14 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Varina
RoutineEnroute 5:08 PmTuckahoe

ENROUTE 5:08 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Enroute 5:08 Pm near 1600 Block TAYMAT CT.

1600 Block Taymat CtMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 30, 5:14 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Tuckahoe
RoutineArrived 5:11 PmThree Chopt

ARRIVED 5:11 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Arrived 5:11 Pm near 11400 Block W BROAD ST.

11400 Block W Broad StMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 30, 5:14 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Three Chopt
RoutineAssigned 5:10 PmFairfield

ASSIGNED 5:10 PM in Henrico

Public source reports Assigned 5:10 Pm near 5900 Block RICHMOND HENRICO TPKE.

5900 Block Richmond Henrico TpkeMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 30, 5:14 PM
Agency
Hpd
Dispatch area
Henrico
Status
Fairfield
ActiveSmoke Detector ActivationActive

Smoke Detector Activation in Richmond

Public source reports Smoke Detector Activation near 4205 DOVER RD, RICHMOND, VA.

4205 Dover Rd, Richmond, VAMedium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 30, 5:12 PM
Agency
Richmond Fire
Call Code
Smoke Detector Activation
PulsePoint Status
Active
ActiveIllegal Burn AlertActive

Illegal Burn Alert in Chesterfield

Public source reports Illegal Burn Alert near 5501 Backwater Terrace, Chesterfield County, VA 23234.

5501 Backwater Terrace, Chesterfield County, VA 23234Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 30, 4:49 PM
Source Type
Fire
ActiveEMS CallDispatched

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 4800 VALLEY CREST DR.

4800 Valley Crest DrHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 30, 5:06 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Dispatched
ActiveEMS CallArrived

EMS Call in Chesterfield

Public source reports EMS Call near 9700 ROUTE 1.

VA-1 CorridorHigh confidence (2 sources, exact location)May 30, 4:52 PM
Agency
CCFD
Dispatch area
Chesterfield
Status
Arrived
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Hanover

Public source reports Medical Event near 8059 Meadow Drive, Mechanicsville, VA 23111.

8059 Meadow Drive, Mechanicsville, VA 23111Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 30, 5:15 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EmergencyActive

Medical Emergency in Chesterfield

Public source reports Medical Emergency near 9200 North Arch Village Court, Richmond, VA 23236.

9200 North Arch Village Court, Richmond, VA 23236Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 30, 5:14 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Chesterfield

Public source reports Medical Event near 4824 Valley Crest Drive, Midlothian, VA 23112.

4824 Valley Crest Drive, Midlothian, VA 23112Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 30, 5:09 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Chesterfield

Public source reports Medical Event near 6673 Meadow Park Terrace, Richmond, VA 23225.

6673 Meadow Park Terrace, Richmond, VA 23225Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 30, 5:02 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Chesterfield

Public source reports Medical Event near 9701 Route 1, Richmond, VA 23237.

9701 Route 1, Richmond, VA 23237Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 30, 4:54 PM
Source Type
Medical
ActiveMedical EventActive

Medical Event in Henrico

Public source reports Medical Event near 220 Newbridge Circle, Highland Springs, VA 23223.

220 Newbridge Circle, Highland Springs, VA 23223Medium confidence (1 source, exact location)May 30, 4:49 PM
Source Type
Medical
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SHOOTING REPORTED in ChesterfieldKINGMAN RD area, Chesterfield | mapped coordinate
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Breaking Traffic Alert in ChesterfieldHULL STREET RD / N BAILEY BRIDGE RD area, Chesterfield | mapped coordinate
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Domestic Trouble, Violent in RichmondE FRANKLIN ST area, Richmond | mapped coordinate
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Residential Structure Fire in LouisaJefferson Highway, Threemile Corner, VA 23117 area, Louisa | mapped coordinate
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What is Signal RVA?
Signal RVA is a live Richmond metro police, fire, traffic, and emergency incident tracker.

Signal RVA is a public Richmond metro live police, fire, traffic, and emergency incident map that turns active calls and public signal into clear public updates. It is built for residents who want fast context without raw private feeds or operator mechanics.

What is the best police scanner to have?
The best scanner is the one that matches your local radio system and can handle digital trunked traffic when needed.

The best police scanner depends on the radio system in your city or county. For many metro areas, shoppers should research scanners that support the local trunked system, P25 digital voice, simulcast performance, and any fire or EMS channels they care about. Encrypted channels cannot be decoded by a consumer scanner, so check a radio database and local agency policy before buying hardware.

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Can the public listen to police scanners?
Often yes, but only where the feed or radio traffic is lawfully available and not encrypted.

The public can often listen to lawfully available, unencrypted public-safety radio traffic or official/public feeds. Access varies by agency, state, feed host, and radio system. Signal RVA uses public summaries and official listen links or embeds only when they are allowed, and it does not publish private playback URLs, captured cookies, or restricted streams.

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Can I listen to a police scanner on my phone?
Yes, if a lawful public feed exists for the agency you want to hear.

You can listen to some police, fire, EMS, rail, and aviation feeds on a phone through official agency pages, public feed directories, or scanner apps. Availability is uneven. Feeds may be delayed, offline, removed, or limited, and encrypted traffic will not be available through an app. Signal RVA is designed to provide Richmond context even when audio is unavailable.

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Is it illegal to listen to police radio in the US?
There is no single yes-or-no answer because scanner rules vary by state and use case.

In the United States, listening to lawfully available unencrypted radio is generally different from misusing a scanner, using it while committing a crime, intercepting restricted communications, or rebroadcasting restricted audio. State laws vary. In Virginia, for example, the law specifically addresses possession or use of a police-radio receiving device while committing certain crimes. This is not legal advice, check current law and local rules before relying on a scanner.

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Use official active-call pages, public alerts, local news, agency social posts, and a live local tracker when available.

To find police activity near your neighborhood, start with official active-call pages, city or county police alerts, fire and EMS public incident pages, local news, traffic cameras, and agency social channels. In Richmond, Signal RVA combines public active-call context, map precision labels, source counts, nearby cameras, and update times so residents can see what is happening without needing raw scanner traffic.

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Raw 911 call audio is usually not a live public search product. Some jurisdictions publish call-for-service summaries, incident logs, active calls, or public records, and some 911 audio may be available later through a lawful records request with redactions. Signal RVA focuses on public summaries and does not publish private tactical notes, personal details, or restricted audio.

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Richmond's crime rate depends on the year, offense category, and dataset being used.

Richmond's crime rate should be read from official annual or weekly crime-stat sources, not from a live incident map alone. The FBI Crime Data Explorer is useful for standardized annual comparisons, while Richmond Police publish local crime-stat and incident information for more current city context. Signal RVA shows live public-safety activity, which is not the same thing as an official crime-rate report.

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