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False fire alarm caused by construction near Overlook RdAsheville NC

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audio iconFire & Arson
Overlook Rd, Arden, NC 28704

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm near Overlook Rd that appeared to be triggered accidentally due to construction activity at a nearby building. No signs of fire were found, and responding units were cancelled except for one engine remaining on scene to confirm conditions.

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Transcript:
00:00
Battalion 3, Ladder 4, Engine 4, Engine 11.
00:04
Near Overlook Rd.
00:07
Fire alarm.
00:08
Battalion 3, Ladder 4, Engine 4, Engine 11.
00:13
Near Overlook Rd.
00:15
Fire alarm.
00:16
Pinchot Drive and Living Savior Way.
00:19
On fire too.
00:29
Battalion Two, Quint Five, Engine Nine, Engine Two.
00:33
Near Wesley Drive.
00:35
Fire alarm.
00:37
Battalion Two, Quint Five, Engine Nine, Engine Two.
00:41
Near Wesley Drive.
00:43
Fire alarm.
00:45
Strawbridge Court and Lovely Lane.
00:47
On fire three.
00:54
Council Battalion One.
00:57
Battalion One.
00:59
I'm going to grant that for Battalion Two if you'll advise them, moving Fire Three.
01:04
Okay, Battalion One.
01:06
Battalion Two, fire dispatch.
01:13
Battalion Two.
01:15
Battalion One's going to take this fire alarm. You can go back in service.
01:21
Therefore, thanks.
01:27
Communication from 69.
01:30
69.
01:33
Please add me to the Wesley Drive call.
01:38
1805.
01:43
Communications for Engine 4.
01:47
Engine 4.
01:50
Engine Four is on scene of a one-story house of worship, nothing showing from two sides.
01:56
Engine Four will be out to investigate the offensive strategy.
01:58
Hold my assignment.
01:59
Engine 401 has Overlook Command.
02:04
On scene, one story, nothing showing two sides.
02:07
Offensive, hold your assignment.
02:08
401 command, 1006.
02:27
Communications, communications Engine 4.
02:33
Engine 4 fire dispatch.
02:42
Communications from Overlook Command.
02:44
Go ahead, sir.
02:47
It's going to be set off due to construction.
02:49
You can cancel the assignment except for Engine Four.
02:53
Copy, set off due to construction, cancel assignment.
02:56
All units responding Overlook Road except Engine Four, you may go on service.

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Location mentioned:
Overlook Rd, Arden, NC 28704
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