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False fire alarm at Purdue University math buildingWest Lafayette IN

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Mathematical Sciences Bldg, 150 N University St, West Lafayette, IN 47907

According to the dispatch call, fire units responded to a trouble alarm at the Purdue University math building. The alarm was found to be false and no fire was present.

Audio|Heard on: Tippecanoe County Fire
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01:1
Transcript:
00:00
Battalion 14 Purdue.
00:03
Go ahead.
00:07
We have the panel showing trouble at the math building.
00:14
Just past and repeat, I hit.
00:20
The panel is showing trouble.
00:22
It is no longer an active alarm.
00:27
Claire, I believe it was in trouble previous to this active.
00:32
Same.
00:37
Engine 12, you can secure.
00:42
12 square.
00:49
Everybody's Al.
00:55
Dispatch, you control, all fire units clearing, math, determining command, bill of service.
01:00
Clear.

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Location mentioned:
Mathematical Sciences Bldg, 150 N University St, West Lafayette, IN 47907

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Incident Timeline

  1. Incident Cleared
  2. Panel Shows Trouble, Not Active Alarm
  3. Building Investigation
  4. Units Arrive and Establish Command
  5. Fire Units Dispatched
  6. Fire Alarm Reported

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