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Heard on: Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Fire · 1/18/2026 02:41 AM
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Engine 32 and Ladder 32, fire alarm near Ballantyne Crossing Avenue on D Delta.
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Engine 32 and Ladder 32, fire alarm near Ballantyne Crossing Avenue on E Delta.
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False fire alarm near Ballantyne Crossing

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a fire alarm near Ballantyne Crossing Avenue in Charlotte. The alarm was found to be caused by a faulty detector battery. No fire or danger was reported.

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Ballantyne Crossing Ave, Charlotte, NC 28277
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