False fire alarm caused by construction near Overlook Rd, Asheville NC
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Fire & ArsonAs 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.
Audio|Heard on: Asheville Fire
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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.
Disclaimer:
This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Overlook Rd, Arden, NC 28704
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