Fire crews handle major water leak at Bell Tower Shops, Fort Myers FL
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Other Non-Crime EventAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to an active water flow and significant leak at the Bell Tower Shops in Fort Myers. Units worked to locate and shut off the water source, including shutting down OS&Y valves and isolating riser rooms. The incident required additional manpower due to the distance between system components. No injuries were reported, and power company assistance was ultimately not needed.
Audio|Heard on: Lee FL Fire-Tac Group Calls
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01:52
Transcript:
00:00
We do have an active water flow at this location.
00:03
Can you send me a single unit response just to assist in manpower?
00:09
Angel copy.
00:11
Lee control, south trail ten.
00:14
South trail ten.
00:16
Can you show me on scene at the Bell Tower Shops call please?
00:20
We control copies.
00:22
Engine six one, do you still want that additional unit?
00:26
That's ten four.
00:28
Copy.
00:30
Central ten, engine six one.
00:33
Engine six one.
00:36
Central ten, engine six one.
00:39
Still for southbound ten.
00:45
If you're by it, we're going to go ahead and just shut off the OS&Y.
00:48
They're completely killing the water in the system right now.
00:51
We've gone to both riser rooms, shut off the water, and it's still actively leaking.
00:59
Copy, you're going to shut down the OSNY at the back flow? That sounds good.
01:05
61 firefighter, 61 captain, is that water slowing down at all?
01:11
That's negative.
01:14
Six more copies.
01:16
Engine 61, Lee Control.
01:19
Go ahead.
01:22
Sir, I'm currently on the phone with FPL.
01:25
They're inquiring why they're needed.
01:29
They should not be needed.
01:32
My apologies.
01:34
Engine 61, Truck 62.
01:37
Go ahead.
01:39
Just confirming you don't need me.
01:42
I'm going to have you continuing right now.
01:44
We just need additional manpower, just because the FACCP and lateral location are so far apart.
01:51
I'll be quick to en route.
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Location mentioned:
S Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33907
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