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Fire alarm at strip mall found false upon inspection, West Des Moines IA

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West Des Moines, IA

Fire department responded to a fire alarm at a strip mall. No fire or smoke was visible outside, and no evacuation was needed. The incident commander is investigating the cause of the alarm.

Audio|Source: Polk County, Dallas County, and Warren County Public Safety and ISP
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Transcript:
Carlson will have command on TAC 5[1], and we'll be out to investigate. Carly rise, strip mall, structure alarm, nothing else showing from the exterior no evacuation. Carlson will have command on TAC 5 out to investigate at seven minutes.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
TAC 5: Tactical Fire/Police Channel for Incident Command

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West Des Moines, IA

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