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Fire alarm triggered, but no fire found on arrival, Asheville NC

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Near Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

Firefighters responded to a fire alarm at a location near Merrimon Ave. Upon arrival, they found no evidence of fire or smoke and are investigating to ensure safety.

Audio|Source: Buncombe County Fire
01:33
Transcript:
Station 8, Fire Alarm[1], Merriman Avenue. Station 8, fire alarm, HEPs (number withheld), (number withheld), Merriman Avenue. Coming in is a riser 1. Station 8, fire alarm, Haps, (number withheld), (number withheld). Coming in is a riser one, cross-ridge, cider mill loop. Buckham Fire Dispatch, 1052. It's arriving. On scene, large, structure, nothing showing from three sides of investigation. Got the engine 8 on scene, large, it makes some structure, nothing showing, three sides out for investigation.
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[1]
Fire Alarm: Fire alarm activation

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Near Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

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