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False fire alarm sparks urgent response at Dothan church gym, Dothan AL

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/26/2025 12:44 AM

S Cherokee Ave, Dothan, AL 36301

Fire crews rushed to a church gym in Dothan, AL, after a structural alarm sounded. They found no fire or smoke and determined it was a false alarm.

Audio|Source: Houston County - Dothan Public Safety

01:55

Transcript:

00:00

Before trouble, see two people are,

00:03

Having I do have a large church.

00:11

We do have the vehicle alarm.

00:15

No smoke claims visible.

00:18

We'll be out investigating.

00:19

We'll be having a commander.

00:23

Engaging to be a large structure visual alarm with no smoke or flame showing Helen command.

00:33

The correct address will be 280 Heaven Avenue.

00:38

It will be the gymnasium to the church.

00:48

Renegation is copy,

00:50

Helen Command, advising, credit address to meet you at the gym.

00:59

1575.

01:02

1475.

01:05

10.23 is 141332.

01:07

1332.

01:11

10.

01:13

104.1475.

01:19

Hadnepic man.

01:21

Any case.

01:23

Hello, Naviakam.

01:27

14.30.

01:29

Uh-uh. Nothing visible.

01:32

We'll be sitting to gain access using hotcloth.

01:40

1432. 1432.

01:42

Can you email 10.4.

01:43

Communications copy.

01:44

If research is completed.

01:46

Nothing visible at first time again.

01:47

Injuries via the hot clock.

01:49

10-4[1].138, 10-6[2].

Police codes explained

The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:

[1]

10-4: Acknowledgment (Message received)

[2]

10-6: Busy (stand by)

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Location mentioned:

S Cherokee Ave, Dothan, AL 36301

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