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Heard on: Rutherford County Sheriff, Fire and EMS · 1/16/2026 05:59 AM
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Station 27, respond to fire alarm at (number withheld) US 221A Highway.
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Station 27, respond to fire alarm at (number withheld) U.S.
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Fire alarm investigated near US 221A Highway

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews from Station 27 responded to a possible fire alarm near US 221A Highway in Forest City. The call appears to involve a commercial facility, and cross streets mentioned were Dixie Trail Drive and Circus Trail. No confirmation of active fire was noted in the radio traffic.

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US-221A Hwy, Forest City, NC 28043
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