Fire alarm at college hall caused by burnt popcorn, Golden CO
Fire & ArsonFire crews responded to a fire alarm at Weaver Tower near Elm Street in Golden. They found active alarms but no fire or smoke. The alarm was caused by burnt popcorn. No hazards were found, and evacuation was in progress temporarily.
Audio|Source: Golden Fire Department – Fire / EMS
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Transcript:
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Tower 21 and 1024, Battalion 21.
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On a commercial fire alarm at Weaver Tower near Elm Street.
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When en route, talk 2 at 18,018.
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18, 018. Thank you.
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Fire, Engine 24 at Weaver Towers near Elm Street, Power 21, Italian Chief 21, Golden Fire, Engine 24 alarms at Towers.
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Near Elm Street, Cross Street, West Campus Road.
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And 19th Street, on Central Firepack 2.
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Come, you can show Engine 24, Battalion 21 a route, not a more engine.
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Engine 24, Battalion 21 routine at 020.
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There are multiple calls on this for an active alarm at Weaver Tower near Elm Street.
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Property manager reporting no flames or smoke, possibly due to burnt popcorn.
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(name withheld).
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I need a perfect for days.
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(name withheld).
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Jeffcom, Battalion 21.
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Battalion 21.
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Each show Battalion 21 on location.
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I have a four-story.
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Large residence hall.
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I do have active horns and strobes, nothing else showing.
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Evacuation in progress.
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Each show, Battalion 21 with Weaver Command.
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Battalion 21 on scene at the residential hall with active horns and strobes, nothing else showing, evacuation as Weaver Command, 026.
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0.26.
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In 24 stage, 19, 0.27. 726.24 stage, 19th and Elbafer.
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In 24th stage, 19th, 0.27.
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And Tower 21.
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Go ahead, sir.
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Three smoke detector activations all on the east side, east tower.
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The investigation team is heading that way right now to check for hazards.
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We do have the smell of burnt popcorn on entry.
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Good copy. Any needs for engine 24.
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No needs, just hold personnel for now.
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We'll probably have them cleared soon.
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Location mentioned:
Elm St, Golden, CO 80401
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