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Fire alarm triggers evacuation at Palo Alto housing complexPalo Alto CA

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Near Encina Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

A fire alarm was triggered in the common room of the Opportunity Center, a four-story housing complex near Encina Ave in Palo Alto. No smoke or flames were found. The building was evacuated as a precaution. An 86-year-old male resident needing medical care was sick and refusing help.

Audio|Source: Palo Alto Fire
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Transcript:
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Activated fire alarm from the boys' bathroom. Copy that.
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The number is (number withheld).
00:07
The number is (number withheld).
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Engine 63, Respond to Fire Alarm[1], near Encina Ave Opportunity Center Palo Alto Cross Streets are El Camino Rail and Jervan Lane.
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It's the name of it.
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It's for the common room.
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No smoke or flames.
00:48
Four-story apartment complex.
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An 86-year-old male needs G-tube care and is feeling sick.
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He has losses,
01:02
bowels as well.
01:07
He is refusing to get help.
01:14
The alarm sounding has led to evacuation of the building.
01:21
Engine 63-50s indicated.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
Fire Alarm: Alarm activation/fire alarm call

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Near Encina Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301

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