Fire alarm triggered by contaminated detector in building, Bradenton FL
Fire & ArsonA fire alarm was activated in a residential building in Bradenton, FL. Fire and maintenance personnel responded but found no actual fire. The alarm was likely caused by a smoke detector contaminated with dry chemical from a fire extinguisher, leading to a false alarm.
Audio|Source: Manatee County Fire and EMS
01:30
Transcript:
00:00
We're trying to contact someone from building services here to give this occupant a hand. We're not having any luck on our side.
00:07
Copy, we'll do.
00:14
Come after me, CC.
00:19
Go ahead, man.
00:23
We had the alarm company back on the line,
00:26
saying Zone 167, coming second and left rear.
00:31
Yes, ma'am. We're trying to reset the system, unfortunately.
00:34
That's another reason we're going to need building maintenance. I believe the detector has been contaminated with the dry chemical extinguisher.
00:40
Okay.
00:41
Copy. I have the alarm company on the line now. I'm going to try to get a number for you. Thank you.
00:48
Copy. Thank you.
00:49
ECC from command.
00:52
Kimmy, go ahead.
00:55
Yes, ma'am, to give you an update. We do have a member from the apartment complex building maintenance here with us now, and we were able to get the alarm very shut. We'll go ahead and terminate command.
01:04
You can clear 681 from the scene. You can put myself in 651 available on the event, please.
01:15
I'll be in 1944. I have Jose on the line right now that's with maintenance, so you were able to get in touch with someone you don't need to speak with him.
01:25
Yes, ma'am, that is affirmative. We have a member with us now current.
01:29
Copy that, thank you, sir, 1944.
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Bradenton, FL
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