Fire alarm at nursing home on Merrimon Avenue, Asheville NC
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire alarm reported at a large two-story nursing home near Merrimon Avenue in Asheville. Fire units are on scene investigating with command established.
Audio|Heard on: Asheville Fire
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01:20
Transcript:
00:00
Battalion 2, Engine 13, Engine 1, Ladder 1, Squad 1,
00:06
Fire alarm at near Merrimon Avenue
00:09
Battalion 2, Engine 13, Engine 1, Ladder 1, Squad 1,
00:15
Near Merrimon Avenue
00:17
Fire alarm Hillside Street, and Annandale Avenue On Fire 2
00:27
Communication from Retirement one.
00:34
I'll take that for Battalion 2.
00:38
You can put that back in service.
00:39
Show me around, please.
00:46
Okay, 2.2.4.
00:51
Okay, T's answer 13.
00:54
Into 13.
00:57
Section 13 is on scene of a large two-story nursing home.
01:01
I have to show from the exterior.
01:03
Pension 13 will be out to investigate in the offensive strategy.
01:06
Hold my assignment.
01:07
1301 has Merrimond command.
01:11
Happy on scene 834.
01:13
Large two-story nursing home, nothing showing on the exterior.
01:17
Out to investigate, holding the assignment in office of commands, 834.
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Location mentioned:
Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801
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