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False fire alarm near International Drive, Durham NC

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audio iconFire & Arson
International Dr, Durham, NC 27712

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible fire alarm near International Drive in Durham. Units investigated the scene but found no visible fire, determining that the alarm was accidentally triggered by painting activity. All units were later cleared and made available.

Audio|Heard on: Durham City Fire
Listen to dispatch call
02:11
Transcript:
00:00
Four thirty-one, 110.
00:01
I copy. You are on scene.
00:02
Ever got county fire?
00:06
That's correct.
00:07
Three hundred and thirty-one on scene.
00:08
There is nothing visible from the exterior.
00:10
I am trying to get in contact with somebody.
00:14
Gentleman, I got you out investigating.
00:23
Engine 331 on scene, investigating.
00:26
Nothing visible from the exterior.
00:35
Engine 15 is on scene.
00:45
Copy engine 15 on scene.
00:56
331, go.
01:02
You can cancel all units except for 331, set off by painting.
01:07
We'll be available shortly.
01:10
Engine 331 finished responding near International Drive.
01:14
Pink clear from the call.
01:15
One was set off by a chain ping.
01:22
Copy communications.
01:23
Clear shows clear and available MDT issues.
01:27
Ten four.
01:36
Communications one.
01:39
Try.
01:44
Engine 331, copy direct for fire and available.
01:50
11 clear and available.
01:55
431 there.
02:01
Show all units clear and available, command terminated.
02:05
Ten four.
02:06
All units are clear.
02:08
Near International Drive.
02:10
Clearing up five.

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International Dr, Durham, NC 27712

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