Fire alarm triggered at commercial building near Pickett Road, Durham NC
Heads up: This post was detected from real-time dispatch audio. Information may be incomplete, and the situation may evolve. Always verify using official agency releases.
Fire & ArsonAccording to the dispatch call, fire alarm activated at Caring House, a two-story commercial building near Pickett Road, McDowell Road, and Wade Road. Fire units Engine 5 and Ladder 11 responded and found no visible signs of fire. The alarm was a water flow alarm without a specific location identified. Investigators are locating the riser room to check the system.
Audio|Heard on: Durham City Fire
Listen to dispatch call
01:24
Transcript:
00:00
Fire alarm, Caring House, near Pickett Road
00:08
Fire alarm, Caring House, near Pickett Road, cross of McDowell Road and Wade Road, Engine 5, Ladder 11,
00:19
11.
00:34
Ladder 11 from Engine 5 on scene, two-story commercial building.
00:40
Commercial,
00:42
Excuse me, two-story commercial,
00:44
Nothing visible from two sides.
00:46
You can stay out on, Pickett, investigating.
00:53
Ladder 11, copy direct,
00:56
I'm seen as well.
01:06
Ladder 11 from Engine 5.
01:08
The alarm panel indicates a water flow alarm but no specific location.
01:12
We're going to locate the riser room.
01:18
11 copies, DBA assistance and stuff.
01:23
I look right now.
Disclaimer:
This transcript was automatically generated and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
Pickett Rd, Durham, NC 27705
This shows a Google Street View of the area near the location, which might not be the exact address.
Correct
Incorrect
Not all dispatch calls become confirmed incidents. This reflects early radio traffic only. Treat with caution.
