Fire alarm investigated at downtown hotel, Asheville NC
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a reported alarm at a multi-story hotel near Haywood Street in Asheville. Crews investigated and found no active fire. The alarm was determined to have been triggered by spray painting, and the response was canceled after Squad One confirmed the scene was safe.
Audio|Heard on: Asheville Fire
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01:58
Transcript:
00:00
Battalion One, Squad One, Engine Thirteen, Engine Two, Ladder Eight.
00:05
Near Haywood Street.
00:07
Fire alarm.
00:09
Battalion One, Squad One, Engine Thirteen, Engine Two, Ladder Eight.
00:14
Near Haywood Street.
00:17
Fire alarm.
00:18
I-240 East to Haywood Street and North French Broad Avenue.
00:22
On Fire Two.
00:28
This is Chief Nine.
00:32
Go ahead.
00:37
I'll take that call for Battalion One.
00:39
You can put him in service.
00:43
Copy that, sir.
00:48
Battalion One copy, direct.
00:55
Communications, Fire One.
01:01
All right, sir.
01:04
At multi-story hotel, nothing showing from two sides.
01:07
Out to investigate offensively.
01:10
Squad One will be Indigo Command.
01:17
Copy that. Multi-story hotel, nothing showing from two sides out to investigate offensively.
01:22
Hold assignment.
01:23
Squad One, respond.
01:29
Search.
01:35
12-9.
01:38
Chief 9, I think.
01:45
12-9.
01:47
Communications from command with a follow-up.
01:50
Three sixty-nine, two due to size.
01:53
Just met up with staff.
01:54
They're going to be set off due to spray paint.
01:56
Squad One can handle.
01:57
Cancel the assignment.
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:
Haywood St, Asheville, NC 28801
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