False carbon monoxide alarm at home on Downhaul Drive, Charlotte NC
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Fire & ArsonA carbon monoxide alarm was reported near Downhaul Drive. The homeowner was changing batteries, and the alarm was false. Fire response was not needed.
Audio|Heard on: Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Fire
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00:52
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 18, carbon monoxide, near Downhaul Drive, on E, ECHO.
00:06
Engine 18, carbon monoxide, near Downhaul Drive, on E, ECHO.
00:11
Because I need you to 11th.
00:14
He's long again.
00:17
You're just confirming we're going to urgency.
00:22
That's nervous.
00:24
Okay.
00:30
Engine 18.
00:35
This is called in by an alarm company.
00:38
The alarm company spoke to the homeowner and they said they were changing the batteries and that they did not need the fire department to respond.
00:44
Your discretion if you cancel.
00:50
Ten for engine 18 to be available.
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Location mentioned:
Downhaul Dr, Charlotte, NC 28269
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