Fire alarm malfunction causes false alert at Pinellas Park store, Pinellas Park FL


Fire alarm at a store near US Hwy 19 N in Pinellas Park caused multiple responses but was found to be a false alarm due to a malfunction. No fire or danger was present, and the area was monitored as a precaution.
Audio|Source: Pinellas County Fire and EMS
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Transcript:
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It's self. So we have no actual alarm.
00:03
We've been having a lot of problems with this system.
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I'm at the remote panel.
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I'm going to make my way up to the main panel and see if there's any other history on there.
00:09
But as right now, there is no alarm.
00:11
My copy. It's on that.
00:13
You're reset. There's no alarm on the panel.
00:15
TRITAC Bravo. Squad 36. Walmart.
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Near US Hwy 19 N, 6-person.
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Grid 507 . Squad 36.
00:25
Firetack Bravo.
00:26
Go ahead, 201.
00:27
Yeah, I'll see. I copy. You've had multiples there lately and Jepo signs to fire.
00:30
Correct. You're comfortable to handle.
00:31
That's affirmative.
00:32
I hope you don't find anything.
00:33
I'm going to put the location on live fire watch.
00:35
I copy. 201 dispatch.
00:37
201, go ahead.
00:38
It seems to be a malfunctioning alarm,
00:40
repeat as you in the same location.
00:42
No signs of fire.
00:43
I'll hold this engine 46.
00:44
You can show me about weathering and so glad.
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Location mentioned:
Near US Hwy 19 N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
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