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Fire alarm triggered by construction dust at school, Port Charlotte FL

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audio iconFire & Arson
Atwater St, Port Charlotte, FL 33954

According to the dispatch call, a fire alarm at Liberty Elementary School was triggered by dust from construction work inside the building. No fire was found during the investigation.

Audio|Heard on: Charlotte County Fire, Punta Gorda City Fire, and Punta Gorda Airport Fire
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01:58
Transcript:
00:00
Engine 8, Engine 2, Battalion 3, repeating, Engine 8, Engine 2, Battalion 3, respond to Liberty Elementary School, near Atwater Street, cross the Vanguard carriage for commercial fire alarm.
00:24
Engine 8 from quarters.
00:26
I need through quarters.
00:30
10.3.
00:35
Proceed 1841.
00:38
The key holder en route.
00:48
The alarm company was still attempting.
00:58
Engine 8, they just called in, keholder will be there in 5 to 10 minutes.
01:05
Central Engine arriving on scene.
01:07
We've got a single story educational facility with nothing showing from the exterior.
01:12
We do have audible and visual indicators activated at this time.
01:17
We do have other car traffic and subjects in the school will be investigating.
01:34
I think joined from exterior, but visual showing at this time.
01:43
Central Engine 8.
01:46
Thanks.
01:48
There is no fire.
01:50
This is going to be activated due to dust from construction in the school.
01:54
Cancel Engine 2, Battalion 3.
01:57
Engine 8 will be investigating.

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Location mentioned:
Atwater St, Port Charlotte, FL 33954

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Incident Timeline

  1. Units Cleared and Alarm Reset
  2. Investigation and Cause Determined
  3. Units Arrive on Scene
  4. Key Holder and Alarm Company Notified
  5. Units Dispatched to Fire Alarm

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