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Transformer issue causes smoke near Commerce Drive, Saraland AL

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Commerce Dr, Saraland, AL 36571

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire units responded to a commercial structure near Commerce Drive for a reported fire due to light smoke. Investigation revealed a transformer issue with no active fire present. Units returned to service.

Audio|Heard on: Saraland Fire and Rescue Dispatch
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01:40
Transcript:
00:00
Fire alarm, commerce drop.
00:01
Can you start me to tell anyone?
00:08
I'm on scene to a commercial structure with light smoke showing.
00:13
All personnel seem to be out.
00:19
Battalion copy correct.
00:22
Fire alarm copy right.
00:30
Battalion One, transformer fire at near Commerce Drive between Station Street East.
00:38
Battalion One, transformer fire at near Commerce Drive between Station Street East, time out 2049.
00:49
Fire alarm call marks dropped, man.
00:56
Come in.
00:59
There will be no fire at this location.
01:01
This is going to be an extinguishing agent.
01:03
We're going to be in the investigative mode.
01:10
Command copy, no firefighter out, being investigative mode.
01:15
Battalion en route.
01:18
Battalion enroute.
01:21
Battalion One from near Commerce Drive, man.
01:24
Go ahead.
01:28
You can cancel your response.
01:30
There's no fire at this location.
01:34
Copy.
01:35
All right, we'll put them back in service.
01:37
Fire alarm copy.
01:38
Battalion One back in service is 2055.

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Commerce Dr, Saraland, AL 36571

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