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Heard on: Rutherford County Sheriff, Fire and EMS · 1/17/2026 01:16 AM
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Ten 100 at Lowe’s point of activation is riser number five, water flow and pump running.
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Actually, I believe it’s going to be a fire alarm.
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Fire alarm at Lowe’s Home Improvement in Forest City

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units were dispatched to a reported fire alarm at Lowe’s Home Improvement in Forest City, located near Lowe’s Boulevard and College Avenue. The initial report indicated water flow and a running pump at riser number five. Responding units arrived to find a single-story commercial building with no visible signs of fire or smoke.

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Lowes Blvd, Forest City, NC 28043
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