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Residential fire alarm at highway 16 south canceled, Taylorsville NC

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audio iconFire & Arson
NC-16, Taylorsville, NC 28681

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire department responded to a residential fire alarm on highway 16 south near Rivershold Bridge Drive. The alarm was activated by a security app while the caller was away. No smoke or fire was found, and the response was canceled.

Audio|Heard on: Alexander County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
02:21
Transcript:
00:00
Wittenberg Fire, respond to highway 16 south,
00:06
Highway 16 south, cross street Rivershold Bridge Drive and Riverview Acres Lane,
00:13
Residential fire alarm.
00:22
Wittenberg Fire responders to highway 16 south.
00:25
Residential fire alarm.
00:29
Caller advised she is not there, but smoke detectors activated via CPI.
00:37
Security app notification.
00:39
Caller is en route at this time.
00:52
Communications acknowledged.
00:55
Fire units instructed to respond upon arrival.
01:02
Communication updates confirmed.
01:07
Single story,
01:08
One story, single family residence, no signs of fire.
01:13
Unit status reported.
01:22
Communication confirmed.
01:25
Good.
01:30
Caller inquired if anyone was home.
01:38
She said her daughter may be home but could not make contact.
01:46
Tense situation.
01:55
Communication ongoing.
01:56
Advised to cancel further response,
01:58
Caller updated.
02:00
No smoke or odor detected at the location.
02:07
No further action.
02:14
Responding units on highway 16 are canceled ahead of arrival.

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NC-16, Taylorsville, NC 28681

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