Fire crews investigate alarm at Sterling Walmart, Sterling VA
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a commercial fire alarm at a retail store near Phyllis Landing Drive in Sterling. The alarm was triggered at Walmart, and responders found no hazards. A minor gas leak was also reported near the location and addressed. The alarm was determined to be accidental, and the system was reset.
Audio|Heard on: Loudoun VA Fire-Tac Group Calls
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01:55
Transcript:
00:00
This is engine 619, tower 619 responding on six bravo, box 61913 for commercial fire alarm.
00:07
Walmart, near Phyllis Landing Drive, Sterling.
00:13
Called in by the alarm company, pull station alarms.
00:21
Medic 685 Charlie responding on six bravo, box 62406 for fall injury, triage assisted living near Hill Drive.
00:29
Cross street Nevinset Street, Codman Drive.
00:39
Seventy-nine year old male.
00:41
Patient fell.
00:44
Upper leg with an obvious deformity.
00:58
Engine 619, tower 619, we're on the scene.
01:02
Single story commercial.
01:05
All four sides are clear, normal conditions.
01:07
We'll be out investigating.
01:15
1435.
01:27
Small leak at the gas meter outside the dispatch address.
01:31
Can you start a Washington Gas representative to our location?
01:49
There are no hazards.
01:50
Accidental alarm activation system reset.
01:54
We're going ready.
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